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Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Jan 2

5 min read

Hong Kong’s HPV Vaccine Shortage Created a ‘Priceline’ Marketplace

HPV vaccines offered at authorized pharmacies and most physician offices in the USA

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 28

3 min read

Gen X’ers Can Now Get Cancer Prevention Vaccine

Gardasil cancer vaccine approved for people between 9 and 45 years of age

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 17

4 min read

Normal Cell Tests Do Not Guarantee Women Won’t Develop Pre-Cancerous Changes Leading to Cervical Cancer

HPV16 & 18 were associated with an increased risk of pre-cancerous cervical changes and cervical cancer

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Dec 5

6 min read

At-Home Tests Identified 12.4% of Women with High-Risk HPV

HPV home tests only require a swab sample collected from inside the vagina

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Fact checked by Robert Carlson, MD

Nov 20

4 min read

A Personal HPV Story: Former Senator Norm Coleman

CDC now recommends 11 year olds get 2 doses of HPV vaccine to protect against cancers caused by HPV

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases