Posted by: Maldivian 17 November 2010 The human papillomarvirus (HPV) shot is a cost-effective way to prevent genital warts and anal cancer in men who have sex with men. This is the finding of a new study that appears in The Lancet. In 2010, there will be about 5,260 new cases of anal cancer diagnosed […]
To Gardasil or Not?
By: Tina Case 12 November 2010 I have been closely following the news on the cervical cancer vaccine known as Gardasil. Cervical cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women according to the WHO (World Health Organization). Cervical cancer is responsible for over a quarter million deaths every year. But it is important to note – 85% of those in […]
Very Few Eligible Young Women Opt to Take HPV Vaccine
By: Jeremy Moore 09 November 2010 • Only one-third of female teens complete the three-dose vaccine series. • Young women and black women are least likely to complete the series. PHILADELPHIA — Despite strong evidence of its effectiveness, few of the young women who are eligible for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine take it, according […]
Too few Teens Finish HPV Shot Series
By: Denise Mann 09 November 2010 Nov. 9, 2010 — Just one-third of teenage girls actually complete all three required doses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) shot, suggesting that many teens are unprotected or underprotected from the strains of HPV linked to cervical cancer. These findings will be presented at the American Association for Cancer […]
Few Young Women Getting Cervical Cancer Vaccine
By: Amanda Gardner 09 November 2010 Few teenage girls and young women are getting the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV), and many of those who start the regimen fail to take all three doses, new research reveals. Although studies have shown that the HPV vaccine is safe and effective against several strains of the sexually transmitted […]
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