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CCSD66 Notes

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

HPV Vaccination Update

On March 12, 2007 I discussed some of the concerns and issues that had arisen around the possible requirement for girls to be vaccinated for HPV before entering the 5th grade. One of the many concerns raised was the cost of the inoculation and the resistance of insurance companies to pay for this vaccination. Last week SB 937 was passed in the Senate. This bill would require health insurance plans to cover the cost of this vaccination and also requires the Department of Public Health to establish a program to pay for the vaccination of girls under the age of 18 that have no insurance. The bill also changes the grade level from 5th to 6th grade to have the inoculation. Read more about this bill at: www.ilga.gov