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Asked for male, 27 years old from Delhi
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one the most common sexually transmitted virus and an HPV vaccination protect you against this virus. It is estimated that HP infects at least 50% of the population during their sexually active phase. Although the virus is not a deadly type of a virus asit goes away on its own, in some cases, it can lead to anal, throat cancers and genital warts as well.
The common vaccine
Gardasil is the common form of HPV vaccine that is routinely given for such condi...more
The common vaccine
Gardasil is the common form of HPV vaccine that is routinely given for such condi...more
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Human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines are vaccines that prevent infection by certain types of human papillomavirus. Available vaccines protect against either two, four, or nine types of HPV. All vaccines protect against at least HPV 16 and 18 that cause the greatest risk of cervical cancer, the vaccine was approved by the FDA for use in males aged 9 to 26 for prevention of genital warts and anal cancer. While Gardasil and Gardasil-9 vaccines have been approved for males, the third HPV vaccine, Ce...more
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Vaccines are not just for kids; the human body can be vulnerable to viruses during any time period of life. It is important for an adult to get vaccinated regularly, else there are always chances that some virus or infection may attack you in a severe way.
Let's look at some of the vaccines adults should get for a healthy and ensured life:Pneumococcal Vaccine -
This vaccine protects the human body from diseases like Pneumonia and Meningitis.
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Let's look at some of the vaccines adults should get for a healthy and ensured life:Pneumococcal Vaccine -
This vaccine protects the human body from diseases like Pneumonia and Meningitis.
Who should get this vaccine...more
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H1N1 influenza is sometimes called "swine flu" because it is usually found in pigs. You cannot become infected with H1N1 influenza from eating pork products. The injectable form of H1N1 influenza virus vaccine is a "killed virus" vaccine and will not cause you to become ill with the flu virus that it contains.
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Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one the most common sexually transmitted virus and an HPV vaccination protect you against this virus. It is estimated that HP infects at least 50% of the population during their sexually active phase. Although the virus is not a deadly type of a virus as it goes away on its own, in some cases, it can lead to anal, throat cancers and genital warts as well.
The common vaccine
Gardasil is the common form of HPV vaccine that is routinely given for such cond...more
The common vaccine
Gardasil is the common form of HPV vaccine that is routinely given for such cond...more
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It's not cervix vaccination madam. It's called HPV vaccination. It prevents against cervical cancer. It's mainly for girls though it can be given to boys too. There are two kinds currently available in the market. Gardasil and Cervarix. Either two or three doses to be given depending on the age and type of vaccine. Usually vaccine to be given from 12 years of age to 45 years.
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Phyllodes tumors are usually innocuous and if it was small in size and completely resected with adequate margins, usually does not need further treatment. However, she has to be on regular followups to looks for recurrence if any and treat it at early stage. Regarding, GARDASIL, it is not useful for you mother. It is indicated for young girls before onset of sexual life.
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