The vaccine Gardasil that targets human papilloma virus (HPV), the etiological agent of genital warts, was developed after the anti-HPV medication podofilox. Why would doctors still want a vaccine created after anti-viral medications were available?
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Human papillomavirus (HPV] is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States; almost all sexually active people are infected with HPV at some point. HPV can be contagious even when an infected person shows no symptoms, and symptoms may not appear until years after infection. Some but not all strains of HPV can cause genital warts and cancer. The HPV vaccine is very effective and is recommended for all young people from the ages of 11 to 26 years. What steps would you go through to decide whether to vaccinate yourself or your child with the HPV vaccine? (Hint Use the method for evaluating scientific claims, including assessing real science versus pseudoscience.]
All of the following are true concerning the vaccine for HPV except: Both boys and girls should receive the vaccine It can be administered to children as young as 9 years of age Widespread use of the vaccine has resulted in a decrease in infections with HPV 16 and 18. The vaccine protects against low risk strains of HPV The vaccine has the potential to reduce cervical cancer incidence by 90%
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