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2014

HPV vaccine

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Hpv Vaccination In Vermont: Identifying Educational Resources For Adolescents, Shane Greene Jan 2014

Hpv Vaccination In Vermont: Identifying Educational Resources For Adolescents, Shane Greene

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HPV vaccine is unique in that (1) it's not a required vaccine to enter school and (2) it's given at an age where patients have more agency over their medical care, so an adolescent who doesn't want to get the shot is often able to avoid it. In Vermont, there's a lack of educational material aimed at young adults about the benefits of the HPV vaccine.


Hpv Infection Prevention In Males By Gardasil Vaccination, Russell Landry Jan 2014

Hpv Infection Prevention In Males By Gardasil Vaccination, Russell Landry

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About 1% of sexually active males in the U.S. have genital warts. Each year 400 males get HPV related cancer of the penis, and 1,500 get HPV related cancer of the anus. 2-3 cases of Genital warts have been reported at Harwood High School (Moretown and Waitsfield), where the school nurse reports 1-3 males students each year seeking information about STIs (including HPV).