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Eileen Bailey

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Oral Sex and Throat Cancer

A recent article on ABC News discussed a study that linked oral sex to throat cancer. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has previously been shown to be the main cause of cervical cancer. The recent study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in February, 2008, indicated that HPV related oral cancers in people in their 40s have almost doubled... Read moreChevron
posted 10/16/2008, comments (0)|
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Amy Hendel

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Update on Cervical Cancer Vaccine

The first year reach of this new vaccine is considered "good" by a CDC official.  Much controversy has swirled around this vaccine.  If you choose as a parent to give it to your child, some believe you are in a sense, recognizing that your child may be sexually active at a far earlier age than you would like to contemplate.  On the... Read moreChevron
posted 10/10/2008, comments (0)|
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Amy Hendel

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The HPV Vaccine and Your Daughter

This is one of THE most scrutinized vaccines in the history of vaccines research and development.  It has only been in actual clinical use for 6 years but researchers say that is has been held to the highest standard during its testing phases.  This prophylactic (prevention) vaccination has the power to save lives - lots and lots of... Read moreChevron
posted 09/19/2008, comments (2)|
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The Pros and Cons of Gardasil

In 2006, Gardasil, a vaccine to help protect against human papillomavirum (HPV) began to be given to girls as young as 9 years old and up to age 26. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6.2 Americans are infected with HPV each year. It is the most common... Read moreChevron
posted 08/14/2008, comments (2)|
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