Youth Advisory Council

Have questions about HPV that you’ve been too shy to ask? Wondering if you’re too old to get the HPV vaccine? Considering vaccinating your teen but unsure if it’s really necessary? Already have HPV and wonder if you should still get vaccinated? Join our Facebook Live event where experts like Dr. Anna R. Giuliano, Founding Director of the Center for Immunization and Infection Research in Cancer (CIIRC) at the Moffitt Cancer Center, bust myths about HPV and share important details about vaccination and staying healthy with HPV.

Register for a chance to win prizes from Athleta and Quality of Life Labs: https://hpvalliance.org/m4

In 1974 Harald zur Hausen suggested that human papilloma virus, HPV, could give rise to cervical cancer. His work led to the development of a vaccine against the disease.

At the time zur Hausen's idea challenged the common wisdom, as most researchers thought that cervical cancer was caused by the herpes simplex virus. However, despite the doubts of his peers, zur Hausen worked patiently trying to prove his hypothesis.

After 10 years of diligent research, he was proved right. His discovery showed that two types of HPV virus were responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases.

Don't forget! We have a meeting today at 5:15 at Indian Indian Springs School! See y'all there!

How Nickelodeon Educated a Generation of Kids About AIDS During the 1990s The same network that brought kids "Pete and Pete" and "Doug" ran a special featuring Magic Johnson that was one of the era's most compassionate, forward-thinking pieces of TV.

YAC at the Magic City AIDS Walk! We are accepting applications for new members ages 16-24, email [email protected] for more info!

Starting August 12th BAO will begin offering free STI/STD screenings in partnership with UAB. See the flyer below for more information!

Join the Youth Advisory Council April 10 at Church Street Coffee for the third annual concert event in honor of National Youth HIV Awareness Day!

Assembling candy jars for open house tomorrow! Chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate turtles, and soft peppermint candies get one tomorrow at BAO Open House. $10.00

Join YAC in the challenge! To raise awareness for World AIDS Day wear red, take a selfie, tag , challenge friends to also! Let's turn facebook (RED)!

Kelby and Hannah speak at the Youth Advocacy Workshop at the Magic City Acceptance Center!