papillomavirus virus (HPV) affects more than 80 percent of sexually active men and women and is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Many types of HPV cause only minor symptoms but a few are of high-risk and can lead to cancer if left untreated. However, within the past 10 years, a vaccine called Gardasil has been created in order to help protect against four types of HPV. With this great discovery, also come significant drawbacks. Historically, vaccines have been a highly controversial
vaccinated for HPV. HPV is a very common virus that affects the genitals of both women and men. Of the thirty different types of HPV, fourteen are considered high risk, which could mean causing cancer. HPV affects approximately 79 million Americans, with 14 million people becoming infected for the first time each year. Due to the high amount of people who contract the HPV virus, it is highly recommend that both males and females get the vaccine for HPV. Many parents do not think the HPV vaccine is necessary
from cervical cancer that was caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) (CDC.GOV, 2017). While other cancer is not preventable by protection of immunization, Cervical Cancer and Genital Warts is mostly preventable. We are raising our children in a time where the majority of our parents and grandparents are succumbing to different types of cancers, why wouldn 't we want there to be a law insuring every teenager is given this vaccine against this terrible disease despite religious, or personal ideas
Social, Ethical, and Economical Reasons Why the HPV Vaccine Should Not Be Mandated Marina M. Shenouda The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Abstract This paper grapples with the social, economic, and ethical reasons why the HPV vaccine should not be mandated. Many individuals are in monogamous relationships, or plan to be (e.g. certain types of religious and spiritual people) and will never come into contact with the virus. Therefore, there is no purpose for vaccinating
“The HPV Debate Needs an Injection of Reality,” Arthur Allen talks about how all children are recommended to get a vaccine for viruses and why politicians continue to push for mandatory vaccination for diseases like HPV and hepatitis B to ensure the safety of teenagers if they were to engage in risky behavior such as having unprotected sex. Allen specifically focuses on the HPV vaccine which is given to girls who at risk of contracting the disease. Allen discusses that the hepatitis B vaccine was
controversial matters of today is the HPV vaccine. While some individuals view the vaccine as a preventative measure, others view it as the cause of a variety of medical issues, as well as, a free pass to be promiscuous. New York Times’ personal health columnist Jane Brody addresses some of the alleged cons associated with the HPV vaccine in her article “The Underused HPV Vaccine”. Brody’s purpose in writing this article is to inform about the misconceptions about the vaccine and, ultimately, convince the
The Vaccine Controversy Vaccines have been around for years and still there is much controversy over the safety of them and if parents should have the right to choose if they have their child vaccinated. Parents and even some professionals say that the vaccines are not worth the risk. On the other hand, there is plenty of doctors and other professionals who say vaccines are very necessary and safe. Still with all the controversy over the safety of vaccines, the number of children protected from diseases
States currently hold control over vaccine mandates in school systems, causing a debate amongst parents. HPV vaccines are a current requirement for school-age children. Factors such as evidence of long-term safety, method of transmission, and parental rights express a severe need for vaccination requirements in schools to be addressed in order to provide the utmost protection for students. Vaccines constitute a reputable defense against viruses and bacteria. The HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, “is the
huge controversy concerning vaccination for children from many parents. Many parents had different reason on why they were for or against vaccination. Some for religious purposes, concerned about the long-term side effects. Most parents feel that vaccine is poison. The fact that doctors are injecting something into their child can be terrifying. Others, on the other hand, admire the fact that doctors were taking contributing to preventative healthcare. Calling the shots documentary is extremely informative
Vaccination is the most cost effective and powerful weapon of prevention. Gone are the days when vaccines were only for kids. In today’s fast paced world, where there is little time to even fall ill, vaccinations are becoming imperative for adolescents and adults too. Many studies have proved that the financial burden that people and country face due to disease is much greater than vaccinating against those diseases. People are more aware of health and disease these days and it’s the duty of health
papilloma virus) by US researcher, Richard Shope in 1933, strains in sexually active humans, leading to more research on the virus and its implications****. Currently, HPV is one of the most common newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection in the US, with more than 14 million new cases discovered every year worldwide***. HPV spreads through skin-to-skin sexual contact with an infected person and is common among groups of all sexually active people, though it is most common in adolescents, women
A human papillomavirus (HPV) is transmitted sexual behavior and a major cause of cervical cancer; about 70% of all cervical cancer occur HPVs 16 and 18 (Markowitz et al., 2013). An estimated prevalence of a HPV infection in the US was 39.9 million women and approximately 8.88million women among aged 15 to 24 years had HPV infections in 2008 (Satterwhite et al., 2013). A HPV Vaccine has been approved and has been recommended in females aged 9 to 26 years in the United States since 2006 (Centers for
Papillomavirus (HPV) is currently the most common STI in the United States.1 HPV is a public health concern because of its potential to cause multiple types of cancer including oropharyngeal, cervical, vulvar, vaginal, penile, and anal cancer.2 From 2004 to 2007, 25,110 out of 32,456 cases of such cancers were attributable to HPV.3 Precancerous growths and genital warts due to HPV also burden the healthcare system. In 2012, the total healthcare burden of preventing and treating HPV diseases was estimated
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was licensed for use in the United States. The main purpose of this vaccine is to aid in the prevention of cervical cancers linked to various strains of the human papillomavirus. Opponents of the vaccine have voiced several concerns. Some believe that since the virus is a sexually transmitted disease, girls will develop a false sense of security and protection against all sexually transmitted diseases after receiving the vaccination. Others have claimed that the vaccine has caused
vaccination is now available to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common sexually transmitted infection and cause of cervical cancer. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HPV vaccination intentions among mothers of daughters with and without a history of childhood cancer, and young adult female cancer survivors, in addition to identifying the factors associated with HPV vaccination intentions. Methods: Maternal caregivers of vaccine naïve females aged 9-17 years with/without a history
warts on the cervix” (Marr, 2007, p.163). Before this treatment is done the warts have to be evaluated by colposcopy and biopsies to make sure the warts are not cancer. Two most common treatments that are used on patient that have been contacted with HPV are the LEEP procedure and the cone biopsy. “ LEEP uses a thin wire attached
HPV is a serious threat in the world of sexually-transmitted diseases, but there is so much that goes unknown about this affective condition. Because everyone should be properly informed about the dangers of this disease, we are here to debunk all of the myths you might have heard. All you have to do is read on to discover the truth about the misconceptions of HPV! Number Nine: HPV is a Women’s Disease Not true. Though it is commonly seen as a disease for women, men are also able to contract the
Haiti, known for its famous Haitian Revolution lead by Toussaint L’Ouverture in 1791-1801 as well as its rich culture. Originally named Saint Domingue, Haiti received its independence in 1803 by Jean-Jacques Dessalines. Haiti currently coexist with Dominica Republic on an island formerly named Hispaniola. But despite the country’s great accomplishments, Haiti has always suffered from problems such as political issues, natural disasters and extreme poverty. Although the two countries coexist on the
PORTERS FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS - PHARMA INDUSTRY Using Porter's Five Forces we can analyse the scope of the pharmaceutical industry. It looks into five factors namely, competitive rivalry, threat of new entrants, threat of substitute products, bargaining power of suppliers and bargaining power of customers. " Competitive rivalry: The pharmaceutical industry is highly fragmented with almost 3,000 pharma companies and 10,500 manufacturing units. Due to increasing demand of high-quality drugs, low-to-moderate
Within the last 22 years, from 1991 to 2013, the prescriptions written by doctors for opioids have increased from 76 million to 207 million. Opioids are a drug class that were developed originally, to treat severe pain for people who are dying of cancer or other severe illnesses. This began when pharmaceutical companies assured the medical community that people would not become addicted to opioid pain relievers. As a result doctors began to prescribe opioids more frequently. There are different kinds