We do not yet know if the vaccine is effective in boys or men. Studies are
now being done to find out if the vaccine works to prevent HPV infection and
disease in males. When more information is available, this vaccine may be
licensed and recommended for boys/men as well.
Will my child be required to get the vaccine before she enters school?
There are no federal laws requiring the immunization of children. All school
and daycare entry laws are state laws and vary from state to state. Therefore,
you should check with your state health department of Board of Education to find
out what vaccines your child will need to enter school or daycare.
Each year the CDC publishes childhood and
adolescent immunization schedules
that provide recommended timelines for
immunization of children and adolescents.
The annual childhood and adolescent immunization schedules are a joint effort of
the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of
Family Physicians (AAFP). While these organizations have no regulatory authority
over the immunization of children, the recommendations of the CDC, AAP, and AAFP
are considered standards of medical practice and most physicians follow the
recommendations.
How much will the HPV vaccine cost?
As of January 2008, the retail price of the vaccine is $120 per dose ($360
for full series).
Will the vaccine be covered by insurance plans?
Most insurance plans and managed care plans cover recommended vaccines.
However, there may be a lag-time after a vaccine is recommended, before it is
available and covered by health plans. While some insurance companies may cover
the vaccine, others may not.
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs,
are infections that are transmitted during any type of sexual exposure,
including intercourse (vaginal or anal), oral sex, and the sharing of sexual
devices, such as vibrators. Women can contract all of the STDs, but may have no symptoms, or have different symptoms than men do.
Cervical cancer is cancer of the entrance to the womb (uterus). Regular pelvic exams and Pap testing can detect precancerous changes in the cervix. Precancerous changes in the cervix may be treated with cryosurgery, cauterization, or laser surgery. The most common symptom of cancer of the cervix is abnormal bleeding.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. HPV is primarily transmitted by sexual contact. While some people develop warts in the genital region after infection, others experience no symptoms. Though genital warts can be removed, there is no cure for HPV infection. There is a vaccine to prevent infection from four common HPV types.
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are infections that are transmitted during any
type of sexual exposure, including intercourse (vaginal or anal), oral sex, and
the sharing of sexual devices, such as vibrators. Although treatment exists for many STDs, others currently are
usually incurable, such as those caused by HIV, HPV, hepatitis B and C, and HHV-8.
Children's health is focused on the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. There are many aspects of children's health, including growth and development, illnesses, injuries, behavior, mental illness, family health and community health.
Teenagers recognize that they are developmentally between child and adult. Teen health prevention includes maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, preventing injuries and screening annually for potential health conditions that could adversely affect teenage health.
When you are pregnant, many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be especially harmful to you and your baby. These STDs include herpes, HIV/AIDS, genital warts (HPV), hepatitis B, chlamydia, syphilis, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. Symptoms include bumps, sores, warts, swelling, itching, or redness in the genital region. Treatment of STDs while pregnant depends on how far along you are in the pregnancy and the progression of the infection.
Disease prevention in women includes screening tests that are a basic part of prevention medicine. All screening tests
are commonly available through your general doctor. Some specialized tests may be available elsewhere.
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