National Vaccine Information Center Criticizes FDA for Fast Tracking Licensure for immediate release June 27, 2006 Washington, D.C. - The National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) is calling on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to just say … [Read more...] about MERCK’S GARDASIL VACCINE NOT PROVEN SAFE FOR LITTLE GIRLS
Cervical Cancer
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus (pronounced pap-ih-lo-ma-vye-rus) is also called HPV. It is a virus that includes more than 100 types, over 30 of which are sexually transmitted. The types of HPV that infect the genital area are known as genital HPV. … [Read more...] about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts
Cervical Cancer
What is cervical cancer? Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is the hollow, … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer
Statistic Breakdown of Indiana University School of Medicine Primary HPV Study
Study reveals high infection rate in teens for virus linked to cervical cancer Based on 60 study participants from three primary-care clinics in Indianapolis HPV rates reported in previous research have been underestimated. The latest study indicates four out of five sexually … [Read more...] about Statistic Breakdown of Indiana University School of Medicine Primary HPV Study
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis (pronounced trih-kuh-muh-nye-uh-sus), also called “trick,” is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). What is trichomoniasis and how do you get it? What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis? Is there a test for trichomoniasis? How is trichomoniasis … [Read more...] about Trichomoniasis