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HPV Vaccine
There is a lot of controversy brewing over the HPV vaccine. Learn the more about Gardasil, the current vaccine available, and about Cervarix, an upcoming HPV vaccine that has not yet gained FDA approval.
HPV Vaccine for Boys
With the expected approval of Gardasil's use in boys, many parents are left with important healthcare decisions about their sons. Here is what you need to know about Gardasil and the HPV vaccine.
How Effective is Gardasil?
The results of two follow-up studies involving Gardasil show it is against the human papillomavirus (HPV). The findings of both studies support the use of the HPV vaccine, especially when given to young women before they become sexually active.
Why Your Doctor Doesn't Offer the HPV Vaccine
Many doctors in the United States aren't offering their patients Gardasil, the HPV vaccine. If the vaccine protects against the virus that is know to cause cervical cancer, then why aren't doctor's offering it? Find out why here.
Gardasil Facts
Facts about Gardasil, the HPV vaccine from Merck. A federal advisory has recommended approaval of Gardasil to the FDA.
Talking to Your Daughter About the HPV Vaccine
Many parents are concerned about how to talk their their young daughters about the HPV vaccine and why they may need to get the vaccine. Learn ways to discuss HPV with your daughter effectively and at different levels of maturity.
HPV Vaccine Controversy
A look into the controversy over the upcomin approval of the HPV vaccine.
HPV Vaccine Side Effects
Learn more about the HPV vaccine side effects in this FAQ about HPV. HPV is a virus known to cause cervical cancer and genital warts.
Is the HPV Vaccine Safe for Breastfeeding Women?
How safe is the HPV vaccine and breastfeeding women? Find out in the FAQ about the safety of the vaccine and women who breastfeed.
The HPV Vaccine and Pregnancy
Can the HPV vaccine be given to pregnant women? Learn about how safe the HPV vaccine is during pregnancy.
Who Should Not Get the HPV Vaccine?
the HPV vaccine isn't for everyone. Find out who should not get the HPV vaccine.
How Much Does the HPV Vaccine Cost?
A look into the cost of getting the HPV vaccine and how to pay for it. The HPV vaccine is recommended for young women between the ages of 9-26.
What is the HPV Vaccine?
Learn more about the HPV vaccine, an immunization that protects against the virus that causes cervical cancer.
Why Your Daughter Should Get the HPV Vaccine
The FDA and other international health agencies recommend young girls be vaccinated against HPV, a virus that causes cervical cancer. Learn why vaccinating your daughter can be one of the best decision you can make about her health.
Cervarix
Learn more about Cervarix, an HPV vaccine that is projected to be approved by the FDA in the fall of 2006. Cervarix offers an alternive to Gardasil, the HPV vaccine already approved by the FDA.
HPV Vaccine and Pap Smears
Are Pap smears still needed if you have had the HPV vaccine? Find out in the FAQ about the vaccine and Pap smears.
