HPV Vaccine Usage Among the U.S. Military Academy Corps of Cadets (2018-2025).
Brianna BraskoJahryca McCleanEmily PenickSara B MullaneyPublished in: Military medicine (2023)
Though the vaccination rate among the Corps of Cadets is comparable to the public, it is still less than the 80.0% goal set by the Healthy People 2030 objective. Based on these results, we recommend that the USMA modify its policy on HPV vaccine administration to encourage more vaccine uptake. We also conclude that further studies on the rationale for avoiding the vaccine are necessary to better inform educational campaigns and mitigate stigma.