Human Papillomavirus-Attributable Cancers Human Papillomavirus-Attributable Cancers
This report presents surveillance data for HPV-associated cancers in the US, estimating which of these were attributable to the types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - September 13, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
High Rates of Oropharynx Cancer Tied to HPV
Data from a new study show the importance of taking preventative measures against contracting human papillomavirus, including urging patients to get the HPV vaccine. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - September 11, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Leah Lawrence Source Type: news
Herd Protection Against Oral HPV Infections Seen Among Men
TUESDAY, Sept. 10, 2019 -- In unvaccinated men aged 18 to 59 years, the prevalence of vaccine-type oral human papillomavirus (HPV) decreased between 2009 to 2010 and 2015 to 2016, according to a research letter published in the Sept. 10 issue of the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 10, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
One million teenage boys are denied HPV vaccine that can prevent cancer
A million teenage boys are being denied a jab which protects against the human papillomavirus (HPV), linked to one in 20 cancers - including cervical, anal and head and neck cancer, campaigners have warned. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 2, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC: 92 percent of HPV-caused cancers could be prevented by vaccine
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday it will increase the vaccination rate of its human papillomavirus by 80 percent nationwide, which could prevent 92 percent of cancers caused by HPV. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - August 23, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by 9vHPV Vaccine
FRIDAY, Aug. 23, 2019 -- Ninety-two percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine (9vHPV), according to research published in the Aug. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 23, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
THURSDAY, Aug. 22, 2019 -- Coverage with the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine increased among boys from 2017 to 2018, according to research published in the Aug. 23 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 22, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Human Papillomavirus-Attributable Cancers --- United States, 2012--2016
Human papillomavirus vaccination is an important component of cancer prevention. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - August 22, 2019 Category: American Health Tags: HPV Infection (Human Papillomavirus) HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus) MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news
National, Regional, State, and Selected Local Area Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13-17 Years --- United States, 2018
This report presents vaccination coverage estimates for 18,700 adolescents in the United States aged 13-17 years. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - August 22, 2019 Category: American Health Tags: HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus) MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news
ACIP Recommends Catch-Up HPV Vaccines Through Age 26
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2019 -- Catch-up human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations are recommended for all persons through age 26 years and should be considered for some persons aged 27 to 45 years, according to research published in the Aug. 16 issue of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - August 15, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Confused About Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine, and When? The CDC Has New Recommendations
For its first few years on the market, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was approved only for young girls. Over time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has broadened its approval to include boys, as well as adults up to age 45—allowing more people to get the cancer-preventing vaccine, but also breeding confusion about who should get vaccinated and when.
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new recommendations, based on guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, that should clear up some of that confusion. The CDC reaffirmed that its prior...
Source: TIME: Health - August 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized onetime public health Source Type: news
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
After reviewing new evidence, CDC updated new human papillomavirus vaccination recommendations for U.S. adults. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - August 15, 2019 Category: American Health Tags: Eye and Vision Health HPV Vaccination (Human Papillomavirus) MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news
CDC Recommends Catch-Up HPV Vaccination for Young Adults
THURSDAY, Aug. 15, 2019 -- Young adults up through the age of 26 should now get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, U.S. health officials recommended Thursday.
Until now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had said this age... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - August 15, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Federal Experts' Advice on HPV Vaccine Could Add Confusion Federal Experts' Advice on HPV Vaccine Could Add Confusion
A federal advisory panel says people aged 27 to 45 may benefit from the human papillomavirus vaccine, but some worry that the advice doesn ' t provide clear guidance about who are candidates for the vaccine.Kaiser Health News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - August 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Virologist Keerti Shah Dies
The Johns Hopkins University researcher's work helped solidify the link between human papillomavirus and cervical cancer, leading to the approval of the HPV vaccine in 2006. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - August 2, 2019 Category: Science Tags: News & Opinion Source Type: news
