“Must-See: HPV Epidemic Documentary “Someone You Love” Hits Home And Hits Hard”
http://www.forbes.com/sites/tarahaelle/2015/07/21/must-see-hpv-epidemic-documentary-someone-you-love-hits-home-and-hits-hard/
A key role of obstetrician/gynecologists and other healthcare providers is to provide patients and their parents with information on the benefits and safety of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and to encourage adolescents to receive the HPV immunization, according to updated recommendations published online by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. ACOG updated its March 2014 recommendations to include the new 9-valent HPV vaccine, also recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for girls and boys ...
On Friday, June 26, 2015 at 12:00PM ET there will be another #PreteenVaxScene webinar! Register now for this at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6017466976921946370.
This webinar will have various speakers such as:
Cindy Weinbaum MD MPH, Acting Executive Secretary of the ACIP, will summarize adolescent-related highlights from the June 24-25th ACIP meeting related to meningococcal B vaccine; 9-valent HPV vaccination; and the General Recommendations on Immunization.
Ian Branam (Health Communication Specialist, TEKsystems Inc.) from NCIRD’s health communication science office (HCSO) will discuss plans and activities for National Immunization Awareness Month and ...
On June 16th 2015, new research published in the British Medical Journal found that more than half of cervical cancer deaths occur in women over age 65. Chief researcher Dr. Sue Sherman proposed this high mortality rate is due to older women not going in for regular screenings. The perception that cervical cancer impacts only young women is one of the leading contributors to the lack of screening. Dr. Sue Sherman states, “As the population ages, this number of older women affected is set ...
Researchers from the U.S. National Cancer Institute and other organizations looked through trials that were previously conducted on 24,000 young women. The goal was to estimate how much of a protection the women were able to receive from various levels of doses. Vaccine efficacy against incident HPV-16/18 infections for three doses was 77·0% (95% CI 74·7–79·1), two doses was 76·0% (62·0–85·3), and one dose was 85·7% (70·7–93·7).A change in dosage could increase the number of young women vaccinated by reducing ...
Scientists have previously found evidence that the hormone estrogen is elevated in cervical cancer. On June 8th, 2015 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a study was released that found estrogen receptors seem to disappear in cervical cancer tumors, countering previous research findings. Researchers used gene expression profiling on 128 samples from 4,000 women who are participating in the Study to Understand Cervical Cancer Early Endpoints and Determinants. Lead researcher Johan den Boon stated the goal of ...
Girls who received the human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV) vaccine didn’t have higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) compared with non-vaccinated girls, suggesting the vaccine doesn’t lead to riskier sexual behavior—according to a study by Harvard University and University of Southern California researchers published in JAMA on Monday.
Researchers compared 21,000 vaccinated girls and more than 186,000 non-vaccinated girls in the US between 12-18 years of age for STDs, and found nothing to suggest an increase in sexual activity among the girls ...
Title: Utilizing Media to Reduce the Burden of Cervical Cancer in Little Haiti: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach
Authors: Brigette Frett, Myra Aquino, Marie Fatil, Julia Seay, Dinah Trevil, Michèle Jessica Fièvre, Valentine Cesar, Erin Kobetz
These two educational short films discuss cervical cancer prevention through HPV vaccination and Pap testing for a Haitian audience. These films were written and produced by a Haitian writer and star Kreyol-speaking actors, incorporating medical and public health information shared by partners at the University of ...
APRIL 2014 – The World Health Organization Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommends a 2-dose HPV vaccination schedule for girls that initiate vaccination prior to 15 years of age. The recommended minimal interval between the 2 doses is 6 months, but it may be extended to 12 months.
A 3-dose schedule (i.e. at 0, 1-2, and 6 months) continues to be recommended if immunization is initiated after the girl’s 15th birthday or if the individual is immunocompromised, including those ...