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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Vaccine Education Center Parents PACK Newsletter

January 2012

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Feature Article: Cervical Health and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

In addition to being the start of a new year, January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. As such, it is a great opportunity to think about issues related to cervical cancer, HPV disease and the importance of prevention and early detection, especially as they relate to the HPV vaccine. Learn more»  

Spotlight: New HPV Resource

This month’s spotlight features the Vaccine Education Center’s new resource dedicated to providing complete, up-to-date and reliable information about HPV and the HPV vaccine. The resource:

  • Includes videos of people discussing the HPV vaccine
  • Provides an opportunity to ask questions
  • Offers a dedicated section for answers to your questions and those asked by others
  • Can be emailed or shared through social media.

Visit www.prevent-hpv.com for more information.

Did You Know? Prevalence of HPV

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States and in the world. Twenty million Americans are currently infected with HPV and an additional 6 million Americans are infected every year. Half of those newly infected with HPV are between 15 and 24 years of age.

Ask the VEC: Adolescence and the HPV Vaccine

Q. My daughter is not sexually active. Why should I even consider getting her vaccinated against HPV now?

A. The HPV vaccine is recommended before the start of sexual activity for two reasons:

  1. Young people tend to get infected more frequently; in fact, about half of all new infections are diagnosed in girls and young women between 15 and 24 years of age.
  2. It takes six months to complete the series of three vaccines, so even though your daughter may not be active now, or even in six months, it is better to have the series completed sooner rather than later.

Around the World: GAVI Alliance to introduce the HPV vaccine

The GAVI Alliance, a public-private global health partnership, recently announced that it will take the first steps towards introducing HPV and rubella vaccines in developing countries. This project is good news for women in developing countries who will now be able to enjoy the same protection from HPV as women in developed nations.
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