Human Papillomavirus-Vaccine Series-Hpv

Fewer girls completing all three HPV shots: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among girls and women who get their first human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine, the percent who complete all three doses is dropping, according to a new study. One of the study's authors told Reuters Health she was aware the number of people completing the vaccine series was low to begin with, but she did not expect to see it getting even lower. "We thought that that would be increasing over time as more people became aware of the vaccine and how it was to be administered," said Dr. Abbey Berenson, a professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. ... read more..

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Human Papillomavirus-Types Of Cancer-Skin Cancers-Hpv Strains-Warts

Genital warts tied to range of cancers

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who've ever had genital warts may have a somewhat higher Risk of several types of cancer -- possibly including common Skin Cancers, a new study suggests. The findings, reported in the Journal of Infectious Diseases, confirm some well-established connections between the genital warts virus and certain cancers. And they hint that there could be additional risks. Genital warts are caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). It's well known that some of those HPV strains -- some of which are the focus of vaccines -- can also promote tumors. ... read more..

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World Health Organization-Prostate Cancer Risk-Human Papillomavirus-Circumcised Men

Circumcision tied to lower prostate cancer risk: study

(Reuters) - Circumcised men may have a slightly lower risk of developing prostate cancer than those who still have their foreskin, according to a U.S. study. The World Health Organization already recommends the controversial procedure based on research showing it lowers heterosexual men's risk of contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Last year scientists also reported that wives and girlfriends of circumcised men had lower rates of infection with human papillomavirus or HPV, which in rare cases may lead to cervical and other cancers. ... read more..

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Human Papillomavirus-Cervical Cancer-Healthday News-Young Women

Women Can Take Steps to Prevent Cervical Cancer

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (Healthday News) -- Women need to get recommended Pap tests, while girls and Young Women should be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV) to protect them from cervical cancer, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises during Cervical Health Awareness Month. read more..

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Sexually Transmitted Disease-Human Papillomavirus-Routine Vaccination-Health Authorities

US recommends routine HPV vaccination for boys

A bottle of the HPV vaccination

US health authorities on Friday urged all boys age 11-12 to get a routine vaccination against the most common sexually transmitted disease, human papillomavirus, or HPV. read more..

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