The routine vaccination of girls with the HPV vaccine in Scotland has led to a "dramatic" drop in cervical disease in later life, new research suggests. Human papilomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection and some types are linked to cervical cancer. Researchers said the vaccine has ... Read More »
The HPV Vaccine Is Now FDA-Approved for People Over 26: What You Need to Know
This story has been updated to include more information about the study cited by the FDA. For years, health officials have urged people under the age of 26 to get the vaccine that protects against human papilloma virus (HPV). If you happened to miss that deadline or were older than 26 when the ... Read More »
HPV Vaccine Expanded for People Ages 27 to 45
By Denise Grady and Jan Hoffman The HPV vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer and other malignancies, is now approved for men and women from 27 to 45-years-old, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday. The vaccine is Gardasil 9, made by Merck, and had been previously approved for ... Read More »
Why you shouldn’t put off that Pap test any longer
By Maria Cohut If you're a woman, you may view the Pap test as somewhat of an inconvenience, or even a few minutes of terror. This might put you off from getting tested, but here's why you should stop avoiding it and book an appointment now. Have you checked that Pap smear off your list, or ... Read More »
