Resolutions

Resolution Number ANA07.09

In Support Of HPV Vaccination

WHEREAS, the high incidence of unprotected intercourse with multiple partners in our population increases the incidence of Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) infection in women; and

WHEREAS, untreated HPV infection can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and cervical cancer which causes the death of over 200,000 women worldwide each year; and

WHEREAS, a significant number of men, women and children are infected with the HPV which has led to the introduction of the HPV vaccine;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the California Democratic Party favors worldwide promotion of the administration of the HPV vaccine; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that California Democratic Party urges California legislators to pass legislation requiring health plans to pay for voluntary HPV vaccinations.

Submitted by Los Angeles County Democratic Party;
David Weissman, LACDP Resolutions Committee

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Adopted by the Executive Board
Of the California Democratic Party
At Its Executive Board Meeting
Sheraton Hotel, Anaheim
November 18, 2007