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Take the Shot Night – A Health Education Opportunity for Mass PTA Units
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project – Made Possible Through a Generous
Mass PTA Health Grant
-Cynthia McReynolds, MCAAP Immunization Initiative (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org) and Kelly Welch, Team
Maureen (Kelly@TeamMaureen.org)
Each year, thousands of people are diagnosed with a human papillomavirus (HPV)-Related Cancer. HPV
is incredibly common—4 out of 5 people will have it in their lifetime. And for some people, HPV can
cause cancer.
The good news is that there is a safe and effective vaccine to prevent HPV-associated cancers! Everyone,
starting at age 9, should ‘Take the Shot’ for protection later in life.
The Massachusetts Vaccine Confidence Project (MVCP), a recipient of a generous Mass PTA Health
Grant, is pleased to offer a free health education opportunity for Mass PTA Units focused on preventing
HPV-Related cancers. The MVCP, with its partner Team Maureen, will work with local PTA units to host a
Take the Shot event in their community.
What is Take the Shot Night?
Take the Shot Night is a free, community-building activity that promotes HPV vaccination to prevent
HPV-related cancer beginning at age 9 (middle school).
How It Works – Easy, educational, and fun!.
Interested or Have Questions?
Team Maureen and the MVCP are committed to making Take the Shot Night easy for you, and fun for the attendees.
If you are interested in holding a free event in your community or have questions, please contact Kelly
Welch ( Kelly@TeamMaureen.org ) or Cynthia McReynolds (cmcreynolds@mcaap.org).
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