About Teen Life: What Teens Need to Know About the HPV Vaccine

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor Have you had the HPV vaccine? Have you even heard of it? The HPV vaccine is designed to prevent genital warts in boys and girls and can also help prevent girls from developing cervical cancer. But because this vaccine prevents a sexually transmitted disease, it, more than any other, makes some people uncomfortable. As a result, there is a lot of confusion about what it actually does and who can benefit from getting it. What is the HPV Vaccine? The HPV vaccination (HPV stands for human papillomavirus) has been controversial since it was first introduced to the public a few years ago. The vaccine helps protect girls and women against certain strains of the human papillomavirus, which is known to cause about 70 percent of cervical cancers, as well as genital warts and other problems. According to the CDC, approximately 4,000 deaths per year are attributed to cervical cancer. Boys can also be vaccinated... Read more See More About:  hpv vaccine  cervical cancer  gardasil Why Boys Should Be Vaccinated Against HPV The FDA advisory has approved the use of Gardasil, the HPV vaccine, in males to prevent genital warts. In most cases, there is no major health risk associated with genital warts; they do not cause cancer or even result from the same strain of HPV known to cause cancer. However, by vaccinating boys, the result would likely be, less spreading of HPV and fewer cases of cervical cancer in women... Read more See More About:  gardasil  hpv  genital warts Which HPV Vaccine Should You Choose? Now that there is more than one HPV jab on the market, how do you choose the HPV vaccine that is right for you? Here are some facts to consider when you're choosing between Gardasil or Cervarix. Both vaccines are good HPV protection options, but they each have certain advantages... Read more See More About:  human papilloma virus (hpv)  std vaccines  contagious cancers Controversy and the HPV Vaccine What is it about the HPV vaccine that has so many people so hot and bothered? From presidential candidates and Tea Party conservatives to mothers of young girls, the HPV vaccine continues to excite, anger, and agitate individuals on both sides of the debate. Unfortunately, when political issues collide with public health concerns and the looming specter of teen sexuality, what often results is a confusing mishmash of conflicting information and blatant misinformation, often earnestly communicated as fact... Read more See More About:  female sexuality  teens and sex  women's health Teen Life Ads Teenage Pregnancy Teen Pregnancy Teenagers Pregnancy News Letters Teen Featured Articles New HPV Vaccine Mandate Teen Vax Rates Rising - HPV Lowest 2011 Immunization Schedule How Much Does the HPV Vaccine Cost? Why Your Doctor Doesn't Offer the HPV Vaccine HPV Vaccine Experiences   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement