HPV
Weekly Round-Up: Infectious Disease News of Interest
Items of interest from the world of vaccine-preventable diseases this week: 1. A new study from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows…
Michael Douglas Sparks Conversation about HPV Vaccine
Michael Douglas’ recent announcement that his throat cancer was caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease, has raised awareness about an important men’s health…
What the Future Holds for Vaccines
Since Edward Jenner first created the smallpox vaccine in 1796, vaccines have continually proven to be critical to the health of humans worldwide. Since 2006,…
2013 Immunization Schedule Updates
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice (ACIP) regularly meets to review recommended immunization schedules to ensure that the schedules remain current for licensed vaccines. At the February 2013…
Get Your Kids the HPV Vaccine Now to Prevent Cancer Later
About 20 million people in the US, most in their teens and early 20s, are infected with HPV, or human papillomavirus. Not only does HPV…
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