{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1651.02","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 7-1651.02","heading":"Human papillomavirus public education campaign.","body":"By January 1, 2008, the Mayor shall initiate a public information campaign, including multiple HPV vaccine education forums in each ward, aimed at educating the public on:\n\n(1)\nThe connection between HPV and cervical cancer;\n\n(2)\nThe importance of protecting oneself against HPV infection;\n\n(3)\nThe value of screening for cervical cancer through regular pap tests; and\n\n(4)\nThe effectiveness and risks of the HPV vaccine.","path":["Title 7. Human Health Care and Safety.","Chapter 16A. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/7-1651.02","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"b20a57098664ec001f6b2eb04a2ac9ac3c144e29897b810d3d589070a96bb466","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1651.01","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-7-1651.03"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}