Additional Instructional Elements Regarding Human Papillomavirus

Sec. 163.003. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS REGARDING HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS. Course materials and instruction relating to sexually transmitted diseases must be available in English and in Spanish and should include: (1) the following specific information on human papillomavirus: (A) that sexual intercourse is not required to become infected with human papillomavirus and that the avoidance of skin-to-skin contact involving the genital areas offers the best protection; (B) that both males and females may be infected with human papillomavirus and symptoms may not be present; (C) that younger women are at greater risk of human papillomavirus infection than older women; and (D) that human papillomavirus may be transmitted to an infant during childbirth; (2) information regarding the role of human papillomavirus in the development of genital warts, cervical cancer, and other diseases; and (3) information regarding the continuing need for women to undergo Pap smear testing, even if they have received a vaccination against human papillomavirus. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 59 (H.B. 1379), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007.