Pediatrics
Video: Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine
As the back-to-school checklist grows, one detail that parents and caregivers should prioritize is ensuring all children have their appropriate vaccines.
Aug 4, 2023
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News tagged with cervical cancer vaccine
Oncology & Cancer
Professor discusses barriers to cervical cancer screening in Uruguay
The recently released BGI Genomics 2023 Global State of Cervical Cancer Awareness Report highlights the level of knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to cervical cancer screening and the human papillomavirus (HPV) ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Report shows young women have higher HPV vaccination rates but are put off by pap smears
To further motivate action to combat cervical cancer, BGI Genomics today released its State of Cervical Cancer Awareness Report. This report is released on World Self-Care Day, July 24, 2023, as the WHO notes that self-care—including ...
Jul 24, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
England moves to a single-dose HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccination program in England is moving to a single-dose schedule from September 2023, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced.
Jun 21, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Addressing cancer concerns in the LGBTQ+ community
During June, many cities and towns around the U.S. and the world celebrate and raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and the ongoing fight for equality and acceptance.
Jun 16, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Study suggests a single dose of HPV vaccine provides years of protection from cancer
At some point in their life, it's estimated that around 80% of people will be infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV).
Jun 16, 2023
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Pediatrics
Parents' mistrust of HPV vaccine may be growing
It was a no-brainer for New York City mom Jen L. when a pediatrician suggested that she vaccinate her two sons against human papillomavirus (HPV).
May 23, 2023
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Vaccination
Vaccine battle against cancer-causing HPV thwarted by cost, stigma in Venezuela
Venezuelan Glorimar Montano saved up for months to pay the $120 for a single dose of the vaccine that protects against the cancer-causing HPV virus—a shot that is free and compulsory in most other countries.
May 9, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Oral sex is now the leading risk factor for throat cancer, says researcher
Over the past two decades, there has been a rapid increase in throat cancer in the west, to the extent that some have called it an epidemic. This has been due to a large rise in a specific type of throat cancer called oropharyngeal ...
Apr 26, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Awareness of the link between HPV and cervical cancer has declined, finds research
Americans have become less aware that the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cervical cancer in recent years, according to survey data presented at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023, held April 14-19. Survey respondents also showed ...
Apr 17, 2023
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