Sarah is a 12-year-old female client who presents to your clinic for her middle school wellness visit. Sarah has questions concerning her recommended vaccinations at this visit. As Sarahs healthcare provider, you are prepared to answer the questions below concerning the HPV vaccine.
- Based on your understanding of immunization recommendations, How can you explain why HPV is recommended and at what age(s)?
- Sarah’s mother does not believe that her daughter needs HPV vaccine because she is not sexually active. She is concerned about her daughter viewing this vaccine as a license to practice unsafe sex. How can you answer the questions in a sensitive way but still provide recommendations for the vaccine?
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