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As sex becomes a more normalized part of today’s society, many teenagers are becoming more interested in this activity, at very young ages. Their environment, social media and peer pressure are very common reasons that cause teenagers to start being sexually active at certain ages. When youth choose to have sex, and do not protect themselves, they put their bodies at great risk. Not only do sex cause emotional harm, however physically, because they put themselves and their bodies at risk of…

the human papillomavirus (HPV) accomplishes this feat, yet many still do not receive the vaccine. In fact, according to a study performed in 2016, 61% of health care professionals stated that the most commonly refused or rescheduled vaccine was the Gardasil vaccine, which is the name for the vaccine that protects against HPV (Medscape; “HPV Vaccine: Should girls”). Why is this, especially since no cure has been found for HPV (U.S. FDA)? Many opponents of the vaccine have claimed that the vaccine…

of HPV which can be transmitted through sexual contact. Other cancers associated with the virus include vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal and oropharyngeal cancer (Vaccinating Your Preteen or Teen, 2015). Since the introduction of HPV vaccines—such as Gardasil and Ceravix—in 2006, HPV transmission and associated cancer rates have significantly decreased (Marsa, 2014).These vaccines…

The prevention comes in two different vaccines, the first being Gardasil and the other being Cervarix. Ultimately, both vaccines surve the same purpose, but there is an advantage to receiving the Gardasil vaccine. The advantage is that it adds an additional layer of protection for HPV strains 6 and 11, which are commonly associated with condyloma. The goal for the vaccine is that it…

Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers in women, particularly around women between the ages of 30-45. Cervical cancer is an abnormal growth of cells within the woman’s cervix. If left undetected or untreated, it has the potential of spreading to other parts of the body, eventually leading to death. The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the precursor to cervical cancer. HPV infects cells in the cervix and causes dysplasia that leads to cervical cancer. Picture from American Cancer Society…

Introduction Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) are a combination of more than 25 infectious diseases caused by different types of bacteria and viruses. These viruses and bacteria have a negative impact on the American population because most often it is unnoticed and comes with no warning sign. With no cautionary signs, STDs can be transported from one individual to another through sexual contact. In light of this knowledge, STDs is in need of annihilation in the United States, because…

“Why should I get vaccinated? Is it a waste of time and money?” According to The Center of Disease Control, 40% of all American parents are refusing one or more vaccines for their children. So this is clearly a significant public health issue today. There are many people who hold the belief of vaccines for several reasons like curing diseases, but they are not informed of the truths of vaccines. In the modern era, parents should have the choice on whether or not their children should get the…

“She has had cancer for 2 years now.” Those words said by a doctor at Clarion Hospital changed my life, for the worst. The doctor had told me, that my nan, the women who has guided me all my life and had been another mother to me, has been slowly dying for 2 years now and I was just told. At first I was thinking in my head, so why has she not gotten chemo? Why is she letting herself die when so many people love her. When the doctor told me it was a little late for my Nan to get help because it…

very deadly cancers that if not caught early can lead to death. Around 14 million people die from cervical cancer every year (Tavernise). In order to prevent the risk of people contracting HPV and the cancers that may result from it the HPV vaccine Gardasil came out in 2006. The vaccine is taken in three shots given within months of each other and is recommended to children ages 11 and 12 to better combat their chances of being infected before they are exposed to…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) 1. Characteristics of the disease Human papilloma virus (HPV) infections produce epithelial lesions of non-genital and genital skin as well as mucous membranes. HPV infections are common throughout the world. Although most HPV infections cause no symptoms, persistent genital HPV infection can lead to cervical cancer in women, the second most common cancer in women. The ability of HPV to cause cervical cancer was first shown in the 1970s for epidermodysplasia…