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UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics strives to protect your children against the threat of disease at any stage of their lives. That’s why we promote HPV vaccination for all of our young adolescent patients.
The HPV vaccination is a cancer prevention drug – for the disease is identified in 99% of cervical cancer cases and in many male-specific cancers as well. By scheduling your son or daughter’s HPV vaccination series, you are helping to protect him or her from cancer later on in life.
Depending on your child’s age, the CDC makes different recommendations. If your child is between the age of 11 and 12, he or she will receive a two-dose series. If your child is over age 15, it will be a three-shot series.
Below you will find some frequently asked questions about HPV and the vaccine. For more information, talk with your child’s pediatrician.
What Parents Should Know About HPV Vaccine Safety and Effectiveness
CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions about HPV Vaccine Safety
HPV Vaccine Information Sheet
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Many thanks to Patrick Tate, MD of CCP – South Hills Pediatric Associates for his feedback in the development of these FAQs!
With MyUPMC, you can easily manage your child’s health online. Through this free online portal, you will have 24/7 access to your child’s medical record. Learn more.
Patient families from UPMC CCP – Heritage, Hummelstown and York Memorial will continue to use MyChart as your child’s health care portal.
By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day. Learn more about our services or find a location near you.
In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online through UPMC’s Pay My Bill website. Pay My Bill Now.
For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics Administrative & Billing Office Pine Center, Suite 450 11279 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090
For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our quality team at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our quality team will not negatively affect your care.