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- A primer on HPV
- http://newscenter.cancer.gov/newscenter/benchmarks-vol2-issue4/page2
- Provides a brief guide to HPV (human papillomavirus), including transmission, incidence, treatment, and its connection to genital warts and cancer. (See Details)Published: 2002
- Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention and HPV vaccine: questions and answers
- http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/std-mts/hpv-vph/hpv-vph-vaccine_e.html
- Explains what HPV is, and how common types of HPV can be prevented through vaccination. Discusses who should get the vaccine, what it protects against, effectiveness, and safety. (See Details)Published: 2006
- Adults' knowledge and behaviors related to human papillomavirus infection
- http://www.jabfp.org/cgi/content/full/17/1/26
- Studies adults’ knowledge, risk behaviors, and preference for information about human papillomavirus (HPV). Finds that adults seen in a typical family physician’s office have limited knowledge of HPV. (See Details)Published: 2004
- What every woman should know about cervical cancer and the human papilloma virus
- http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6x_What_Every_Woman_Should_Know_About_Cervical_Cancer_and_the_Human_Papilloma_Virus.asp
- Presents an overview of the symptoms and treatment option of HPV (human papillomavirus), as well as its link to cervical cancer. (See Details)Published: 2004
- Say no to the HPV vaccine: but say yes to regular Pap tests
- http://www.shared-vision.com/sv_health/20070101/say_no_to_the_hpv_vaccine
- Discusses the reasons to be weary of the new humanpapillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil and how the number one weapon against cervical cancer is still Pap smear screening. (See Details)Published: 2007
- Gardasil: What you need to know about the HPV vaccine
- http://www.cwhn.ca/node/39434
- Addresses the questions and concerns regarding the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil. (See Details)Published: 2007
- Cross sectional study of conventional cervical smear, monolayer cytology, and human papillomavirus DNA testing for cervical canc
- http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/326/7392/733
- Compares the sensitivity, specificity, and interobserver reliability of conventional cervical smear tests, monolayer cytology, and human papillomavirus testing for screening for cervical cancer. (See Details)Published: 2003
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/iyh-vsv/diseases-maladies/hpv-vph_e.html
- Describes the human papillomavirus, including the symptoms and health risks associated with infection. Provides links to other organizations and phone lines. (See Details)Published: 2004
- The HPV vaccine, one year later
- http://www.cwhn.ca/node/39418
- Published: Spring/Summer 2008
In June 2007, the Canadian Women's Health Network published the policy paper, "HPV, Vaccines, and Gender: Policy Considerations," to raise questions and concerns about plans to begin mass vaccination programs against infections with some types of the human papilloma virus (HPV) among schoolgirls in Canada. This is a reflection piece written a year later.
(See Details) - Human papillomavirus, vaccines and women's health: questions and cautions
- http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/177/5/484
- Published: August 28, 2007
Details numerous safety concerns with the Gardsail vaccination, which is currently offered for free to young girls in Canada, mostly between the ages of 9-12, as a protection against some forms of the human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cervical cancer. Summarizes some of the major questions and concerns that the authors felt needed to be addressed before there was a full-scale roll-out of an HPV vaccination program.
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