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A booster dose as often as every 6 months to 2 years may be required for person at highest risk for exposure to rabies virus, such as persons who work with rabies virus in research laboratories or vaccine production facilities. Let's discuss your concern for better advice.
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Cervical cancer is a kind of cancer that develops in the cervix of a woman. Cervix an area between the uterus and vagina. It is preventable if diagnosed in early stages. Going for regular Pap tests and taking an HPV vaccine can significantly lower the risk of cervical cancer. These symptoms include abnormal bleeding between menstrual periods, low back and lower abdominal pain, postcoital bleeding and strange smelling discharge. If not diagnosed in time, it can be life-threatening and requires in...more
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There are 2 types of HPV vaccines- Cervarix and Gardasil. Cervarix prevents infection from HPV 16 and 18 which cause 70% of cervical cancers whereas Gardasil prevents infection from HPV 16, 18, 6 and 11. HPV 6 and 11 cause 90% of genital warts which are also sexually transmitted. These vaccines should ideally be taken by girls between 9 to 13 years of age, but can be taken up to 26 yrs. Best if taken before the girl becomes sexually active, as she might have already acquired the virus if vaccine...more
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You've probably heard that a HPV vaccine can protect women against cervical cancer. In fact, the vaccine may be most effective when given to girls and young women. However the strains against which the HPV vaccine provides protection is limited. The vaccine does provide cover against the most prevalent strains.
What Are the Benefits of the HPV Vaccine?
The main benefit of the vaccine is protection from cervical cancer.
Two HPV vaccines are currently on the market: Gardasil and Cervar...more
What Are the Benefits of the HPV Vaccine?
The main benefit of the vaccine is protection from cervical cancer.
Two HPV vaccines are currently on the market: Gardasil and Cervar...more
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The digestive system of dogs and humans are very different. The food items which are perfect for the development of the human body are not necessarily healthy for dogs. The diet of dogs needs regulation and watchful to understand which food is essential for their development. Although, there are certain food items which are healthy for dogs and human alike.
Can I Feed My Dog Human Food Instead of Dog Food?
The human food contains specific nutrients and sugars which cannot be me...more
Can I Feed My Dog Human Food Instead of Dog Food?
The human food contains specific nutrients and sugars which cannot be me...more
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