Discussion 1 (300 words and 2-3 credible references)

Vaccination mandates have long been used in the U.S. to optimize protection of the population against a broad array of communicable diseases. The most notable examples include measles, mumps, polio, and smallpox vaccination.

Should HPV vaccination be added to the list of vaccinations deemed to be compulsory? Why or why not? (Note: Be sure to support your responses with evidence from your background readings (see below); failure to do so will result in point deductions.)

Discussion 2 (300 words and 2-3 credible references)

After reading and reviewing the required materials of background readings (see below), draft a position paper informed by what you learned from this background information. For this assignment, your position paper should take a position on HPV vaccination.

Background Readings:

• Bhattacharya, D. (2013). Chapter 8: HPV vaccination. In Public health policy: Issues, theories, and advocacy. (pp. 213-244). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

• Abiola, S. E., Colgrove, J., & Mello, M. M. (2013). The politics of HPV vaccination policy formation in the United States. Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law, 38(4), 645-681.

• • Xavier University Library. (2014). How to write a position paper.

• AAP-CA3. (2016, March 24). HPV vaccine: Education & promotion (full video) [video file].

• Bhattacharya, D. (2013). Chapter 1: The role of law: Agencies, legislatures, courts, and the Constitution. In Public health policy: Issues, theories, and advocacy. (pp. 3-43). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

• Bhattacharya, D. (2013). Chapter 4: The role of politics: Players, processes, and power. In Public health policy: Issues, theories, and advocacy. (pp. 99-139). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

• Malone, K. M., & Hinman, A. R. (2007). Vaccination mandates: The public health imperative and individual rights. In R. A. Goodman (Ed.), Law in Public Health Practice (pp. 262-284). New York: Oxford University Press.