Most of us received our routine vaccinations in childhood. Our parents knew the great benefits that vaccines provide and that these benefits greatly outweighed the risks associated with vaccines. These vaccines have protected us from common, preventable diseases throughout our life. However, as many people do not know, some vaccines do not maintain full strength [...]
Read MoreThere has been a great deal of controversy about HPV, which stands for Human Pappilloma Virus. While a large number of pediatricians and gynecologists are recommending the vaccine, many parents are confused about the virus due to false information and fake incidents placed on social media websites like YouTube. As a seasoned gynecologist and obstetrician, [...]
Read MoreHPV Vaccine Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that can lead to cervical cancer, vulvar cancer, and genital warts. Thanks to a new vaccine called GARDASIL®, women can now protect themselves from certain types of this potentially dangerous disease. “As the first vaccine designed to prevent cancer, GARDASIL is a major medical breakthrough,” [...]
Read MoreAssociated OB/GYN physicians offer “Gardasil,” the vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer, for the prevention of cervical, vulvar and vaginal pre-cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and for the prevention of genital warts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Gardasil on June 8, 2006. Gardasil & HPV Facts Gardasil is the first [...]
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