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The thought of acquiring a human papilloma viral infection can be a source of anxiety due to the fact that most cases have no symptoms and go undetected (Giacobbe, 2011),which may add to the fear because available statistics may not be representative of its true magnitude. If someone does not know they can transmit the virus to another individual, even the most well-intentioned person practicing safe sex could easily pass this along, even with a kiss. That just makes it more important to receive the vaccine at a young age, before the initiation of any form of intimacy takes place.
The vaccine itself is FDA approved and part of this process involves determining that it is safe, has few side effects, and is effective (National Cancer Institute,
The thought of acquiring a human papilloma viral infection can be a source of anxiety due to the fact that most cases have no symptoms and go undetected (Giacobbe, 2011),which may add to the fear because available statistics may not be representative of its true magnitude. If someone does not know they can transmit the virus to another individual, even the most well-intentioned person practicing safe sex could easily pass this along, even with a kiss. That just makes it more important to receive the vaccine at a young age, before the initiation of any form of intimacy takes place.
The vaccine itself is FDA approved and part of this process involves determining that it is safe, has few side effects, and is effective (National Cancer Institute,