Parental reports of vaccine information statement usage in Utah.

Background: Since the implementation in 1986, there is little research focused on vaccine information statements (VISs) use for vaccine education and parental perception.

Purpose: To explore parental reports of dissemination and use of VISs.

Methods: Data for this pilot, cross-sectional, descriptive study were collected through an online survey in both English and Spanish.

HPV Infection and Vaccination: A Question and Answer Guide for School Nurses.

School nurses frequently interact with school-age children and their parents/guardians regarding vaccinations. As a trusted source of information, the school nurse is in a unique position to share vaccine information with parents/guardians and school-age children that may dispel myths and, consequently, improve vaccination rates. Nevertheless, some parents/guardians are still reluctant to vaccinate their school-age children against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) for a variety of reasons.