Introduction
Throughout this report I will look at evidence from multiple sources in order to gain more knowledge of the Human Papillomavirus as well as the vaccine for it. My report question is based around, should HPV be made compulsory for everyone and whether or not it should be given at such an early age? My report will include aspects on how it works, what HPV is and what it does, How other biological systems such as the immune system contribute, and the side effects of HPV and the vaccine for it. This will be followed by the discussion of two alternating viewpoints for the vaccine and what scientific evidence they have for their cases. As of the start of this report I am completely for the HPV vaccine but this may or may not change towards the end of the report. My report will be rounded off with my own personal thoughts and a strategy on what can be done in the future.
Basic information on HPV
Human Papillomavirus, or better known as HPV is one of the most frequently sexually transmitted infections (STI 's) in the world. There are more than 100 strains or versions of the human papillomavirus, but not all of them are dangerous and harmful. The ones that are classified as high risk HPV (Such as 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 66, 68 and 69) can cause problems such as genital warts and cancers, particularly in the organs such as the penis, anus, cervix and vagina1,2. HPV can be transferred through skin on skin and body on body contact (normally
Human Papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV, is a sexually transmitted disease, also known as an STD. It is spread by having sex with someone who already has HPV, and it is the most common STD in America. Sometimes symptoms do not appear for years, but even if someone
What is the Human Papillomavirus? Commonly known as HPV, it is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. There are over one hundred different types of HPV; several types cause genital warts, while other high risk strands can lead to cancer of the cervix, anus, vagina, and penis. Because HPV is often asymptomatic, many people are unaware of their infection status, and thus, their potential for transmitting the virus to a sexual partner. The significance of the Human Papillomavirus is that fifty percent of Americans who are sexually active will contract it within their lives, and at any given point there are twenty million Americans already infected with it (“By the numbers: HPV Vaccine”).
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is very common throughout the United States and worldwide (World Health Organization (WHO), 2016). There are over 100 different forms of the virus with 13 of these types being capable of causing cancer (WHO, 2016). HPV can lead to the development of serious health problems. Theses health problems are especially an issue for adolescent women due to the highly increasing STD rates among this age group (Kostas-Polston, Johnson-Mallard & Berman, 2012). There is a vaccine for many of the common types of HPV, however, many parents are refusing to vaccinate their daughters for various reasons. With the rising cases of STDs, less birth
What is the human papillomavirus (HPV)? According to the US government’s National Cancer Institute, human papillomaviruses
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a killer. It is an awful disease that is the culprit of many deaths each year. We have the means for its prevention, yet HPV vaccination for girls is a controversial topic to some. This controversy carries over to the current question on whether or not males should also be vaccinated. The issue is starting to play a huge role in the media; Fox news recently broadcasted a story on male HPV vaccinations. This story makes clear the benefits that would come from vaccinating males, including a statement from the Center for Disease Control that, “The HPV vaccine will afford protection against certain HPV-related conditions and cancers in males, and vaccination of males with HPV may also provide indirect protection
HPV is by far the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 50 percent of all sexually active men and women will get it at some point in their lives, and 20 million already have it. A vaccine is available that prevents 70% of cervical cancers that arise from sexual intercourse. The human papillomavirus is unknowingly common and is diagnosed in 10,000 women a year, causing 4,000 deaths per year (“HPV Question and Answers”). If we take the responsibility to vaccinate young girls and boys, to be safe, we can eliminate many unnecessary deaths. This vaccine is a great discovery that should be put to good use, the HPV vaccine should be mandated in young teens everywhere.
There are many reasons that this vaccine could be beneficial, not only to our society, but to many of the underdeveloped nations of the world in which HPV and cervical cancer are still considered to be an epidemic (MacDonald). It could save the young women who get the vaccine from the future trouble of dealing with a highly invasive cancer, as well as protect them from the embarrassment that comes with contracting a venereal disease. However, the controversy of this topic is not in whether the vaccine is a benefit to women’s health, which many, including the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control, believe that it is; but in the debate over whether it is the parents’ right, not the states’, to choose what is best for their child. The question of mandatory vaccination raises medical, moral and legal issues that are not easily reconcilable (Lovinger). Many parents are opposed to the mandating of this vaccine for three reasons. First, HPV is not spread by casual contact, as are the other diseases that children are vaccinated against for the safety of the classrooms. Second, the vaccine has only been approved for a short while, thus not all of the side effects and long term effects are known. Last, parents are afraid that by getting their child vaccinated against a sexually transmitted disease they will be encouraging promiscuity. Gardasil would become the first vaccine mandated for school-aged children that targets a
C. Credibility: As you may remember, I spoke about vaccines during my informative speech. I have also conducted a large amount of research regarding the human papillomavirus. Most of my research came from the center of disease control and prevention (CDC) which if you don’t know already is the United States federal agency responsible for identifying and informing the public on health hazards. D. Thesis: I am proposing that the State require all children attending school to get the HPV vaccine in order to lower the prevalence of HPV in the United States. E. Preview:
The HPV vaccine is cancer prevention. Over thousands of cases of HPV cancers are detected every year in men and women. The HPV vaccination is important because it can prevent these cancers. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved this vaccine and it is one hundred percent safe. This vaccine is preventive care for the second leading cancer in women. It has been proven to be one hundred percent effective in prevention of cervical cancer, but the vaccine must be given to children between the age of 11 -17 before they become sexually active. After the age seventeen with young women most become sexually active and receive their first pap smear from their gynecologist, receiving the vaccine at this point is not as effective in prevention of cancers. Another benefit of receiving the vaccine during adolescent, is it supports people who may not have the medical knowledge or access to regular medical services.
HPV vaccinations have been involved in some heated debates involving the general public and the government for some time now; whether the vaccine is worth being administered to young girls is the underlying question and if so at what cost. In the articles “HPV Vaccine Texas Tyranny” and “The HPV Debate” both authors Mike Adams and Arthur Allen provide enlightening information on why the HPV vaccinations should not be mandated through legislation, Adams conveys his bias and explains how the government is over stepping its boundaries when it comes to the publics’ health while Allen on the other hand, is more opt to present analytical data on previous cases similar to the one he is currently facing.
This journal article examines that school is a significant situation for HPV vaccination to introduce and argues that coverage rate and the valuable experiences strategy from different countries and performing a deployment. Human Papilloma Virus is the primary risk factor for the disease. In recent decades, cervical cancer can influences 88% female deaths in developing countries. WHO suggests that HPV vaccination will become a part of the national immunization programs, because this vaccine can prevent the death of women in the 60%. So, HPV vaccine delivery strategies are taking place in many regions and they also strongly urge that all women who are between 9-20 years get a full HPV vaccination. (p.320)
Among the many arguments for mandatory HPV vaccination, the foremost is that it is an important medical achievement and a major public health milestone. This vaccine has proven to be one-hundred percent effective in preventing the 4 HPV strains that are responsible for seventy percent of cervical cancers and ninety percent of genital warts. In addition, no serious side effects have been identified. Because this vaccine is a preventive measure, administration before onset of sexual activity is ideal; however, even females who have been sexually active can still benefit from this vaccination (Perkins et al., 2010). Nationally and internationally, the HPV vaccine will significantly reduce disease burden by reducing monetary and psychological costs of invasive procedures that remove precancerous and cancerous lesions. By combining vaccination with routine Pap smear screening, these public health efforts have the remarkable opportunity to eradicate cervical cancer (Ramet et al., 2011).
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) remains the most commonly sexually transmitted infection in both males and females. (Giuliano et al., 1999).
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV infection Is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by 30 to 40 of 130 or so strains of Human Papilloma Virus.
New Zealand 's HPV Immunization Program has the potential, long haul, to avoid cervical growth for 2 ladies consistently, sparing more than 30 experience each year. In New Zealand, roughly 160 ladies are determined to have cervical malignancy every year and 60 ladies bite the dust from it. Māori ladies are twice as prone to get cervical disease, and just about three times as prone to pass on of it, contrasted with non-Māori ladies. More than 99 percent of all cervical malignancy is connected to contamination with Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Presently with the accessibility of an antibody which is profoundly useful against the HPV sorts in charge of roughly 70% cervical tumours, there is an imperative open door for the essential aversion of cervical malignancy. Cervical screening will proceed to be fundamental in averting cervical tumour brought on by other HPV sorts, and for those who pass up a great opportunity for inoculation. The HPV Immunization Program can possibly lessen ethnic disparities in cervical growth. A reasonable spotlight on accomplishing value for those with most noteworthy need and at most elevated danger of passing up a major opportunity for inoculation or screening projects is basic. The objective of the HPV Immunization Program is to actualize a fair, continuous inoculation program for young ladies in school year 8 (or age 12 if not conveyed in a school based system), and a get up to speed program for young ladies conceived on or after