1. Attention Parents of Adolescent Boys. By: Melonie
Blancaneaux, Karen Decker-Gendron, Sunami Gurung & Bryan
Stephan
2. Protect your sons health. Information you need to know about
the HPV Vaccine.
3. What is HPV? HPV is short for human papillomavirus and is a
group of more than 150 related viruses.
4. What is HPV? The HPV virus is the most common sexually
transmitted infection (STI) as it is easily spread from one person
to another with just a single exposure.
5. What is HPV? When HPV does not go away on its own, it can
cause health problems like cancer
6. What is HPV? Approximately 12,600 males are diagnosed with
HPVassociated cancers each year. These cancers include anal,
penile, and oropharyngeal (back of the throat, base of tongue, and
tonsils).
7. Who is at risk to get HPV ? (scroll over and click play for
video)
8. Why should my son get vaccinated? There is no routine
screening for HPV related cancers for men. HPV associated oral
infection
9. Why should my son get vaccinated? Cancers caused by HPV
infection could be prevented by HPV vaccine. HPV vaccine produces
highest immune response at age 11-12 years old!! HPV Associated
Genital Warts
10. Why should my son get vaccinated? HPV vaccine must be given
before exposure for it to be effective in preventing cancers and
other diseases caused by HPV.
11. Why Should my son get vaccinated? (scroll over and click
play for video)
12. What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine is a series of
three shots that can be given by your primary care provider: 1. Now
2. 1-2 Months after first dose 3. 6 months after first dose.
13. What is the HPV vaccine? The best way your son can be sure
to get the most benefit from HPV vaccination is to complete all 3
doses before becoming sexually active and exposed to HPV
infection.
14. Available Vaccines are Gardasil and Gardasil 9. These
protect males against cancer. HPV vaccine available for your
son
15. What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccines are safe,
effective, and offer long-lasting protection against cancers caused
by HPV.
16. Possible side effects of the HPV vaccine? HPV vaccination
is not typically associated with any serious side effects. The most
common side effects include: - Pain, redness, or swelling at the
injection site - Dizziness - Fainting - Nausea - Headache
17. Are the vaccines safe? According to CDC, studies continue
to show that HPV vaccines are safe. As with all approved vaccines,
CDC and the FDA closely monitor the safety of HPV vaccines.
18. Are the vaccines safe? I am concerned about the side
effects, I hear some people faint after getting the shot. Fainting,
feeling lightheaded and dizzy with any medical procedures is common
in Preteens and teens. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes
after vaccination may help prevent fainting and any injuries.
19. Are the vaccines expensive? The Vaccines for Children (VFC)
program provides vaccines for children ages 19 years and younger
who are under-insured, not insured, Medicaid-eligible, or American
Indian/Alaska Native
20. What to do if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose you dont
need to start the series over again. You can just pick up where you
left off.
21. Dont Delay, Vaccinate Today! Vaccinate your kids at 11-12
years. HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention.
22. HPVits easy as 1,2,3..(scroll over and click play for
video)
23. References: Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik,
D. & Schlenk, E.A.(2014). A quality improvement initiative to
increase hpv vaccination rates using an educational and reminder
strategy with parents of preteen girls. Journal of Pediatric Health
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CDC. (2014b). HPV associated cancer statistics. Retrieved from
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HPV Vaccine Safety. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccinesafety.html CDC. (2015b). Symptoms
and health consequences. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/singssymptoms.html CDC. (2015c). What is
HPV? Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/whatshpv.html
24. References: HPV Vaccine (n.d.). Why should I get the HPV
vaccine? Retrieved from
http://www.hpvvaccine.org.au/teens/why-should-i-consider-getting-the-hpv-
vaccine.aspx Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2013, January 1). HPV and
Head & Neck Cancer. Retrieved from
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/centers/head_neck/HPV/
Moscicki, A., & Palefsky, J. (n.d.). HPV in men: An update.
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