Section 26:4-95.3 - Findings, declarations relative to HPVThe Legislature finds and declares that:
a. The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, and can be transmitted without intercourse;b. Although most HPV infections are benign and many strains clear on their own, certain strains have serious consequences, including cervical cancer and genital warts;c. HPV has been detected in over 90% of cervical cancer cases, and the American Cancer Society estimates that over 9,700 new cases of HPV-related cervical cancer will occur in the United States this year; andd. It is appropriate to take measures through education to significantly reduce medical problems and deaths attributable to HPV.Added by L. 2007, c. 134,s. 1, eff. 8/6/2007.