In two states, New York and Florida, a closer look at the reasons behind the reluctance to get the HPV vaccine was taken. The goal was to figure out what stops people from getting the shot and how to boost the number of people who do. The research covered 12 counties in each state. It showed how age, where people live, state rules, and trust in vaccines all play a pa...
Parents often turn to Twitter for insights on the HPV vaccine. This is a big deal because almost a quarter of tweets about the vaccine spread false information. These misleading tweets often get more attention than the accurate ones. This is troubling because false info can make parents hesitant to vaccinate their kids. The types of false information out there are a...
In Central Uganda, a recent study dug into why young women with HIV aren't getting the HPV vaccine. The focus was on 100 girls and young women aged 10 to 24. These young women were part of a trial in four healthcare facilities that provide antiretroviral therapy. The study happened between January and March 2024. The study looked at many things. It looked at things...
In the bustling nation of China, there is an issue tittering just below the surface. The virus is not an unheard of one, the human papillomavirus (HPV) . Vaccines to stop this virus from spooking millions of lives exist; however, their utilisation in China is 2. 24% and people are hesitant to use them. What is causing this huge gap? The problem lies in the cultural...
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is Donald Trumps choice for the chief role at the health agency. Kennedy has stated that if he is chosen, he will no longer profit from lawsuits against the company that makes the HPV vaccine. He said this because many senators, including his cousin and a senator from Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren, have expressed concerns. These conc...
Robert F Kennedy Jr. recently announced he would transfer his share of the lawsuit against a major HPV vaccine manufacturer to his adult son, but there's much more to this story. HPV is a common virus that can cause cervical cancer in some people, but there's a vaccine called Gardasil that can prevent it. Now, Kennedy is making some big changes to his legal batt...
January has flown by, but it's not too late to take action against cervical cancer. This disease is a significant concern for women, ranking as the fourth most common cancer. It's no exaggeration to call it a serious threat. Many people don't realize that cervical cancer can be prevented. In fact, Louisiana has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer deaths in ...
HPV, a common sexually transmitted infection, affects over 80% of Americans by age 45. Though vaccines are available, many in Tennessee don't get vaccinated. Recently, the ACIP expanded HPV vaccine recommendations to include adults aged 27-45. This study aimed to understand why Tennesseans in this age group aren't getting vaccinated. Researchers surveyed adults aged...
In Japan, only about three out of ten women get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV), and just four out of ten get regular cervical screenings. That's why the Japanese Government is trying to boost these numbers. Let's dive into whether using the 9-valent HPV vaccine along with regular cervical screenings is a smart, cost-effective move. First, let's ta...
Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common virus spread through sexual contact, and it's a major cause of cervical cancer. In Ethiopia, HPV is quite common, but not many people are getting the HPV vaccine. This study looked into how many parents in Jimma Town are willing to vaccinate their daughters against HPV and what might influence their decision. HPV is a big de...