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Issue of the Day

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Gardasil

What we know about HPV

  • HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. It is a sexually transmitted disease.
  • HPV is very common: At least 80% of sexually active women in the United States have contracted this virus by the age of 50 (although many remain without symptoms).
  • HPV is the virus that causes genital warts.
  • Studies show that virtually all cases of cervical cancer are linked to certain types of HPV.

What we know about GARDASIL

  • GARDASIL can protect you against HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18, the types that are most likely to lead to cancer.
  • GARDASIL is a vaccine for girls, 9 years and older, and women.
  • GARDASIL is indicated for the prevention of cervical cancer, precancerous lesions, and genital warts.

What you can do

  • Ask your doctor about the GARDASIL vaccine.
  • Educate yourself and your friends.
  • Get yourself vaccinated and encourage your friends to do the same.
  • Have you daughters vaccinated.

For more information patients can go to www.gardasil.com or www.hpv.com