the HPV vaccine
as suggested by kat, it wouldn’t be reasonable to talk about HPV without mention of the new vaccine that is available. i suppose i haven’t brought it us so far is that it was ruled out in my situation because of the cost and because it wouldn’t be quite as helpful against the strain i’d already contracted.
however, it could be very beneficial for women as added protection themselves against the two strains commonly known to cause cervical cancer and the two strains known to cause genital warts. so i did a little searching and came up with some helpful links i found regarding the HPV vaccine. but as always the web can only give you so much, PLEASE TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR if you are interested in the vaccine. and remember, the vaccine has only really been tested in mostly younger women. it also does not protect against all strains of HPV.
Gardasil - official site for the vaccine
CDC HPV vaccine questions and answers (including cost and coverage)
HPV vaccine study published by The Lancet Oncology - (April 2006 - must register, but it’s free)
The Lancet Oncology search cluster: “hpv”
related articles:
“Vaccine for Cervical Cancer?” - National Cancer Institute (article originally from 2002, reviewed in 2005)
HPV Vaccine - Journal Watch: Women’s Health (2003)
Kaiser Foundation Daily Women’s Health Policy Report - HPV Vaccine (2005)
Cancer Treatments - GlaxoSmithKline
“Virginity or Death!” - The Nation (2005) - more political/opinion
also, another link i found on the CDC site regarding HPV and men.
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