HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection in the United States. HPV family of viruses comprises many oncogenic and non-oncogenic types that cause anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers and anogenital warts in men respectively. It is estimated that more than 80% of sexually active men and women will be infected with at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives (Chesson et al., 2014). Moreover, genital HPV infection is most common among sexually…

Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Vaccines The study sought to investigate on the safety and efficacy of the prophylactic HPV vaccines against the precursor events of cervical cancer in women. It was established that prophylactic vaccines are very effective in averting any HPV infections and are successful in preventing infections that are related to precancerous cervical lesions. The degree of efficacy of the vaccines is different depending on the type of vaccine and the level of the…

fact that it can lead to some of the most deadly cancers. HPV has been linked to a variety of cancers such as cervical cancer, penile cancer, vulvar cancer, all 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…

transmitted through sexual contact, is an extreme thought provoking issue. HPV is the abbreviation of human papilloma virus which causes tumors(cell proliferation) in the epithelial tissue of the skin and the membranes of the mucous. There are more than 100 different types of human papilloma virus. Among these types, more than 40 kinds of human papilloma virus can be transmitted by direct sexual activities. The people who have HPV infection can easily transmit it to their sexual partners from…

Human papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV, is, out of all sexually transmitted infections, the most frequently spread (“Human). Consequently, in the United States, over 20 million citizens are infected with HPV at any point in time. Even more concerning, HPV typically does not show symptoms; however, occasionally an infected individual will develop genital warts (“HPV). There is no official method of testing to figure out if a person is infected with HPV, and as a result, the probability…

Prevention With Vaccination The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the fastest spreading infection around the world today. HPV is an infection that can cause warts or certain types of cancer. There are approximately 40 types of HPV virus, but HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18 are the most dangerous ones to humans today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 17,500 women and 9,300 men are affected by cancers caused by HPV each year. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of…

by behavioral change, such as condom use. Vaccines against HPV infection are likely to have high effects. The effectiveness of HPV vaccination as a strategy for cervical cancer control. Finally, projections of the number of cases of cervical cancer following the introduction of mass vaccination are given for developed and developing countries. (F.X Bosch, M.M Manos, N Munoz, M Sherman, A.M Jansen, J Peto, M.H Schiffman, V Moreno, R Kurman, K.V Shah) HPV affects both women and men the same it can…

and is estimated to increase to 903 in 2016, with 250 deaths. The 5-year survival rate (2008-2012) is 72%. (Health, A. I. of, & 2017, W. July 17 2016).. A major breakthrough occurred in 1976, when Dr zur Hansen identified the human papilloma virus (HPV) as the cause of cervical cancer (News, no date). This meant that cervical cancer is preventable. Cervical cancer occurs when a malignant tumour forms in the cervix. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are caused by persistent infection with…

Vaccinate The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most contracted sexually transmitted disease in the United States today. This disease is harming both men and women and it is estimated that 20 million are infected and an additional 6 million Americans will become infected each year. Initially there was only a two vaccines (Gardasil and Cervarix ) available to protect young women against major strands of the HPV virus, but we have since become more educated about HPV and are now using Gardasil…

the opposer for HPV vaccines. Mercola is a well known Doctor, especially due to his own personal website that tries to debunk a lot of proven scientific methods for his own. Mercola is very willing to show his viewpoint, as is demonstrated by multiple appearances on radio and news shows. Such include “Today Show, CNN, ABC 's World News Tonight, The Dr. Oz Show” the list goes on 1. In one article he posts on his website, he goes about debunking the science behind the Gardasil vaccine, he even…