There has been a great deal of controversy about HPV, which stands for Human Pappilloma Virus. While a large number of pediatricians and gynecologists are recommending the vaccine, many parents are confused about the virus due to false information and fake incidents placed on social media websites … [Read more...]
Cervical Cancer
The Facts About the HPV Vaccine
HPV Vaccine Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can lead to cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, and genital warts. Thanks to a new vaccine called GARDASIL®, women can now protect themselves from certain types of this potentially dangerous disease. “As the first vaccine … [Read more...]
Gardasil: Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Associated OB/GYN physicians offer "Gardasil," the vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, for the prevention of cervical, vulvar and vaginal pre-cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and for the prevention of genital warts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved … [Read more...]