Some Young Cancer Survivors Won’t Get Cancer-Preventing HPV Vaccine
THURSDAY, Dec. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Young cancer survivors face a heightened risk from human papillomavirus (HPV), a virus known to raise the risk of cervical cancer. So why are they getting the HPV vaccine in low numbers?To find out, research…
Learn MoreHPV Vaccine Refusal Explored Among Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Dec. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Cancer survivors refusing participation in a trial assessing the safety and immunogenicity of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine do so mainly due to vaccine-related concerns, according to a study published…
Learn MoreHPV Vaccination Rates Increased After ACIP Update for Adults Aged 27 to 45
FRIDAY, Dec. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Increases in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administration were seen in adults aged 27 to 45 years after the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended patient-clinician shared decisio…
Learn MoreCountering Antivax Misinformation Ups Parents’ Perceptions of HPV Vaccines
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Evidence-based messages that counter misinformation and promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in social media environments can positively influence parents’ attitudes and intention to vaccinate thei…
Learn MoreHPV Vaccine Coverage in Children Remains Lower Than Prepandemic
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The percentage of children with up-to-date human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine coverage remains lower compared with pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, according to a study published in the November issue of Vaccin…
Learn MoreMuchas mujeres mayores de EE. UU. reciben pruebas innecesarias para el cáncer de cuello uterino
MIÉRCOLES, 30 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Unos investigadores advierten que unas tasas altas de pruebas de detección del cáncer de cuello uterino en las mujeres de a partir de 65 años sugieren que algunas estadunidenses mayores están reci…
Learn MoreMany U.S. Seniors Get Needless, Pricey Cervical Cancer Screenings
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Researchers warn that high rates of cervical cancer screening in women over 65 suggest that some older Americans are being unnecessarily screened.More health data on these screenings in older women is neede…
Learn MoreLa primera relación sexual fomenta la respuesta inmunitaria vaginal, encuentra un estudio
VIERNES, 28 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — El cuerpo de una mujer parece entrar en estado de alerta cuando pierde la virginidad, informa un estudio reciente.En específico, su sistema inmunitario aumenta la actividad en su vagina tras el primer…
Learn MoreFirst Sex Activates Boost in Vaginal Immune Response, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A woman’s body appears to go on high alert after she loses her virginity, a new study reports.Specifically, her immune system ramps up activity in her vagina following her first sexual intercourse, researchers…
Learn MoreMany Females Receiving HPV Vaccination After Recommended Age
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Many females receive human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination after the recommended ages, often after sexual debut, according to a research letter published online Oct. 21 in JAMA Network Open.Didem Egemen, Ph….
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