Will the HPV vaccine be given to children as a part of the regular vaccination schedule?
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This vaccine is still waiting for full approval from the FDA.  Of the HPV strains that cause cancer, the vaccines currently under examination target only strains 16 and 18, which account for about 70% of HPV-related cancer cases. Adding other virus types increases cost, complexity and development time, with approximately 13 other virus types required to achieve 100% coverage of cancer-causing strains. Strains 6 and 11, targeted by Merck's vaccine (in addition to 16 and 18), are not responsible for cervical cancer, but rather for genital warts.
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The cervix is a ring of tissue separating your uterus from your vagina.  It allows the passage of your menstrual fluids from the uterus to the vagina during menstruation.  It also allows the passage of spermatazoa from the vagina to the uterus and fallopian tubes.  \nDuring pregnancy the cervix closes (by forming a mucus plug) to maintain a closed environment for your growing fetus.\n\nAbnormal tissues in the cervix are usually dysplasia of the cells of the cervix.  This is usually from a HPV infection - also called Genital Warts.  Your physician did a colposcopy to find out if those tissues are infected with this virus, if they have become dysplastic (abnormal), or if they have become metaplastic (cancerous).  HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer.\n\nGenital warts are caused by human papilloma virus - the same virus family that causes regular warts.\n\nGenital warts can be cured in much the same way as a regular wart. Either your immune system will kick in and eventually recognize the infected cells and destroy them or you can undergo cryotherapy which freezes the tissues in the attempt to kill the tissues infected with the virus. Just like in regular warts - freezing the wart doesn't always kill it.\n\nThe HPV vaccine (not on the market yet) covers many of the common strains of HPV. It does not however cover all of the strains that cause genital warts nor does it cover all that can cause cervical cancer. Additionally if any of those viruses mutate - the vaccine will not necessarily protect from those strains. If you already have HPV the vaccine will not cure you of HPV but it might provide some assistance in limiting the spread of the infection to your other tissues.
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Only one strain of HPV, #16, is found orally.  If you have that strain, your partners might get it from giving you oral.
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I don't know about the staph infection, but please know that just because you have HPV does not mean you will get cervical cancer.  In fact, it's estimated that by the age of 50, 75-80% of sexually active adults will have had some form of genital HPV...it's just that most of them never know they have it because a) it never manifests itself in "visible" symptoms, like warts or cervical dysplasia, and b) their immune systems suppress it before any changes occur. As the commercial says, most women will fight this off on their own.  Keep your immune system healthy by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that are high in Vitamins A, C, and folic acid.  Get enough sleep every night and exercise regularly.   You can still have sex, but use a condom until you are with a committed life partner, not only to prevent your partner from getting it, but to protect you from getting another strain, as there are many out there.  Make sure you get a Pap smear yearly so that the doctor can check to make sure there have been no abnormal cell changes.  And please, don't try to beat yourself up emotionally over this.  This is an extremely common virus (almost as common as the common cold!).  Take care of yourself.
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Supposedly, the virus is only contractable during outbreaks, but the outbreaks aren't always very obvious.  If your partner has HPV, use protection ALL THE TIME! Just as a precaution...
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A history of HPV infection is believed to be a prerequisite for the development of cervical cancer; according to the American Cancer Society, women with no history of the virus do not develop this type of cancer. However, most HPV infections do not progress to cervical cancer. Because the process of transforming normal cervical cells into cancerous ones is slow, cancer occurs in people who have been infected with HPV for a long time, usually over a decade (Greenblatt, 2005; Sinal and Woods, 2005).\n\nHigh-risk HPV types 16 and 18 are together responsible for over 70% of cervical cancer cases (Baseman and Koutsky, 2005; Cohen, 2005). Type 16 causes 41 to 54% of cervical cancers (Noel et al., 2001; Baseman and Koutsky, 2005) and is also the usual cause of VIN (Edwards et al., 2005) and oropharyngeal cancers (Bolt et al., 2005).\n\nIf a woman has cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, or abnormal (possibly precancerous) cervical cells, a Pap smear can detect them. It is particularly important for women who have abnormal cervical cells to undergo colposcopy so that precancerous and cancerous lesions can be detected and treated early. \n\nSource(s):\n\nhttp://www.wikipedia.com \nThe condition of mild dysplasia or an ascus pap smear result will usually indicte the presence of the high risk strains of HPV genital wart viruses. When diagnosed with this condition it is recommended to have Pap smears and colposcopy every 4-6 months. Treatment is seldom recommended, because the progress to advanced stages usually takes several years and can easily be detected. The disease is linked to the sexually transmitted Human papilloma virus, which causes abnormal cells development. The condition of mild dysplasia or an ascus pap smear result will usually indicte the presence of the high risk strains of HPV genital wart viruses.
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Both sexes can contract and transmit the disease. It is interesting to note that there are MANY strains of the virus, only some of which are transmitted sexually, and only a few of which cause further health problems. It is also VERY COMMON. It is estimated that 4 out of 5 sexually active people have contracted at least one strain of the disease at one point or other. \n\nYour sister needs to know what the risks are for the strain that she has contracted. Some only cause visible warts. Others can cause cervical cancer or other cancers. The warts can be removed, but there is no cure for the virus. Many strains of the virus (both the dangerous strains and the benign ones)have no symptoms and can go unnoticed. \n\nIt is by FAR the most common STD, and 99% of the cases of cervical cancer are caused by it. If your sister has one of the strains that can cause cancer, she will have to get regular pap smears in order to protect herself from the dangers of cancer. \n\nIf you would like more information, see the link, and also do a search for "HPV" in the Yahoo search engine.
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The pap smear and breast exam is what a yearly pap consists of. However, they usually will do a claymidia test and a HPV test if the pap comes out with any abnormalties. If I was you-I would get the HPV vaccine as soon as possible because it will save you from alot of stress. The vaccine will not protect you from all the different strains of HPV becasue there are hundreds but it will protect you from 16 and 18 which are the ones that can cause cervical cancer(they usually dont-but they can) The pap is worth it so you will know everythign is healthy and it isnt that bad.
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The child should be potty trained, be able to speak English and has had the necessary immunization shots.
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HPV is a virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer in women.  There are several different strains of the virus, and not all of them cause warts.  It is very difficult to diagnose in men.  In women it is often found during a routine pap smear.\n\nAbout 75% of sexually active young people (25-40) have HPV.\n\nYou can prevent HPV spreading by using condoms.\n\nWebmd has a lot of good information about the virus.
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There is no cure for HPV. It can cause cervical cancer, pain and sterilize you (no babies). Cryosurgery can be performed (freezing them or abnormal growth off). Check with your doctor and be completely honest of all questions. Your medical records are 100 percent confidential (even from parents if under 18)
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Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a type of virus that infects the epithelial layer (the outer layer or covering) of the skin and mucous membranes. Over 70 different types of HPV have been identified. The various types of HPV each have a tendency to infect specific areas of the body.\n\nThe most common manifestation of HPV is warts. This includes warts on the skin such as plantar warts or common warts, and warts in the genital area, known as genital warts. However, many types of HPV do not cause warts or any other symptoms.\n\nGenital HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. At least 80 percent of sexually active women will have acquired an HPV infection by age 50.\n\nIt is important because certain types of genital HPV infection have been associated with an increased risk of changes in the cells of the cervix, including precancerous conditions and cervical cancer. Other genital tissues (vulva, vagina) may also show precancerous changes or cancer possibly related to HPV infection, but this occurs less frequently than cervical cell changes.\n\nGenital HPV is spread through direct physical contact such as intercourse, oral sex, anal sex, or any other contact involving the genital area (eg, hand to genital contact).\n\nSome types of HPV can cause genital warts, which may be associated with discomfort such as itching, burning, or tenderness in the genital area. However, most women with sexually transmitted HPV do not have any symptoms at all.\n\nWomen who test positive for an HPV infection may have acquired the infection days to a year or more prior to the diagnosis.\n\n****\n****\nThere is currently no treatment that is effective against the HPV itself. Women with genital warts may be treated with agents designed to reduce or remove the warts, including creams, oral medications, or surgery. In women who have HPV with no symptoms, the infection usually goes away without treatment, although infection with the higher risk types of HPV may linger for some time.\n\nResearch on a vaccine to treat or prevent infection is underway.\n\nHope this helped.\n\nBest of luck.\n\n-yes, I'm a doctor.
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http://www.drgreene.com/21_644.html\nhttp://www.kidshealth.org/parent/general/body/vaccine.html
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HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus otherwise known as Genital Warts.  There is no cure for it, but scientists have just developed a vaccination which hasn't been approved for general use yet.
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I'm not a doctor , but this issue has concerned me for many years.  My bestfriend found out she had HPV during her senior year of high school. that is 6 years ago now.  Nobody really knew about it back then.\n1) yes you can pass it back and forth. so, condoms are a must.  my friend was really good about it.  She kept dating the same guy that gave it to her for 4 years after she found out she had it. They never stopped using condoms even though he was treated for hpv also.  \nHowever, when they broke up she met her husband.  she told him that she had HPV and they didn't use condoms.  He never got it, and it never came back for her.\nYour system should clear it up after a few years and all the cell have been removed from your cervix. \njust make sure to go to your six month exams.  I have since had 2 other friends who got it.  Maybe their cases were less severe however, their doctors acted like it wasn't that big of a deal.\ngood luck.
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OK, firstly, vaccinations DO NOT cause autism. There is NO scientific evidence to back up this claim. The study which sparked off this whole controvercy was based on 13 children and was NOT a properly controlled study. The whole link is totally coincidental - if a child is going to be diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, it will be somewhere between 18 months and 2 years of age. Which is in the few months after the MMR vaccination. But it is NOT caused by the vaccination.\n\nAnyway, in response to your question, it depends where you are in the world. Here in the UK, the recommended vaccination schedule is as follows:\n\n2 months - DTP, Polio, Hib, MenC\n3 months - DTP, Polio, Hib, MenC\n4 months - DTP, Polio, Hib, MenC\n\n12-15 months - MMR\n\nDTP stands for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough). Hib is agains a bug called haemophilus influenza which causes epiglottitis and meningitis. Men C immunises against a certain form of meningitis. And the MMR is against measles, mumps, and rubella.\n\nAs a health professional I would fully recommend that you have your baby immunised. If you don't, you leave your baby at risk of developing serious illnesses which can cause complications such as deafness, brain damage, and even death.
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Recently the New York Times’ Lawrence Altman, the dean of American medical writers, reported that 93 children have died from the flu this season in the US. Altman states: "Thirty-three of the victims had not been vaccinated. The disease control agency [CDC] recommends vaccination for all healthy children 6 months and older."  This means that 60 of the 93 who died were vaccinated.  Would you roll the dice with odds like that?\n \n            An accomplished medical doctor recently stated his opinion, after years of research and experience he stated, "Our children face the possibility of death or serious long-term adverse effects from mandated vaccines that aren't necessary or that have very limited benefits.", Jane M. Orient, M.D., Association of American Physicians and Surgeons (AAPS) executive director. As well as William C. Torch, M.D., Director of Child Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Nevada School of Medicine stated,  "This data shows that DPT vaccination may be a generally unrecognized major cause of sudden infant and early childhood death, and that the risks of immunization may outweigh its potential benefits. A need for re-evaluation and possible modification of current vaccination procedures is indicated by this study."\n \nThe composition of this year's flu vaccine is as follows;\n•Ethylene glycol (antifreeze) \n•Phenol, also known as carbolic acid (this is used as a disinfectant, dye) \n•Formaldehyde, a known cancer-causing agent \n•Aluminum, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease and seizures and also cancer producing in laboratory mice (it is used as an additive to promote antibody response) \n•Thimerosal (a mercury disinfectant/preservative) can result in brain injury and autoimmune disease \n•Neomycin and Streptomycin (used as antibiotics) have caused allergic reaction in some people. \nAs well as these constituents vaccines are grown and strained through animal or human tissue like monkey kidney tissue, chicken embryo, embryonic guinea pig cells, calf serum, and human diploid cells (the dissected organs of aborted human fetuses as in the case of rubella, hepatitis A, and chickenpox vaccines).  Would want any of these vaccine constituents in YOUR bloodstream? All these constituents are dangerous by themselves what makes them safe by combining them into a vaccine cocktail?  Next time you see your doctor have them read you the insert that comes with the vaccine. Then have him/her explain why it makes sense to inject harsh chemicals into the human body and how such substances can aid the delicate immune system. \nIn order to resolve the value of flu vaccines to children, Tom Jefferson, MD, and colleagues at the Cochrane Collaboration looked at over a thousand studies. They then selected 14 high-quality clinical trials in which vaccinated children had been compared with unvaccinated children. The combined results of these 14 trials were reported in the British journal ‘The Lancet’ (2/26/05). Here's the conclusion: “We recorded no convincing evidence that vaccines can reduce mortality, [hospital] admissions, serious complications, and community transmission of influenza.” For more information you can visit, http://www.vaccinetruth.org/, http://www.gwenolsen.com or  http://www.mercola.com \n \nHere are four of the most important steps to get you started:\n1.    Focus immediately on eating properly.\n2.    Increase your intake of omega-3s with DHA and EPAs found in fish oil. Most in the U.S. are dangerously deficient in this essential fat, and this deficiency leads to a compromised immune system.\n3.    Practice good hygiene by washing your hands and the rest of your body properly. (Avoid all antibacterial soaps as they are completely unnecessary and could do you and your family more harm than good in the long run.) \n4.Also I believe that chiropractic can be very beneficial with increase a persons ability to fight diseases such