The Facts Behind the HPV Vaccine

The new HPV vaccine is the first one for girls only, and the first immunization recommended for children to protect against a sexually transmitted virus. But the vaccine also has global implications-cervical cancer is a leading cause of death among women in developing countries, and in some countries, young men are being vaccinated as well. Anna Barbara Moscicki, MD, professor of pediatrics and director of UCSF's Teen Colposcopy Clinic, believes Merck's controversial HPV vaccine Gardasil could have a major global impact. "Exposure to this virus is probably even more common than the common cold," said Moscicki. Related Links: Facts Behind the HPV Vaccine
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