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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

Why Tennessee's HPV Vaccine Uptake Lags Behind

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 a

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Dec 28 2024HEALTH

HPV Vaccine and Screening in Japan: A Cost-Effective Solution?

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

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Dec 27 2024HEALTH

Parents' Views on Vaccinating Girls Against HPV in Jimma Town

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

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Nov 28 2024HEALTH

Young Lives, Big Impact: The HPV Vaccine's Success Story

In the past decade, there's been some fantastic news for young women in the US. Cervical cancer deaths have dropped by a whopping 62 percent! Scientists say the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, is behind this big change. Approved back in 2006, this vaccine fights the nasty HPV strains that cause most cervical

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

Merck’s Q3 2024 Report: Mixed Results with Keytruda Shining and Gardasil Struggling

Merck, a leading pharmaceutical company, shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, surprising some investors with better-than-expected earnings and revenue. The star of the show was Keytruda, their top-selling cancer drug, which continued to bring in strong sales. Newly launched tr

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