Hpv Vaccine Research Paper
The Truth about the HPV Vaccine
Melody Tripp
EN 200A College Composition
Craig CasterlineWarner Pacific College
October 7, 2014
Abstract
Being a parent of a preteen is a hard adventure all by itself. When you go into a pediatric office for an 11-year-well-child-checkup, there are many vaccinations that are now required for children entering middle schools. One of the vaccinations in this series is optional. This vaccination is to protect our children against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cancer, genital warts, or respiratory warts in both males and females. This vaccine, like any, carries some risk with it. The HPV vaccine has eight years of use and study documentation and is offered to both boys and girls. The following document provides the statistics and facts to assist parents and young adults in making an education decision about the HPV vaccination.
The Truth about the HPV Vaccine …show more content…
As of 2006, there are now required shots for entering middle school and optional vaccinations as well. The optional vaccination is used to protect against the most prevalent strands of the Human Papillomavirus. There is still much controversy on the necessity and safety of this vaccination; however, it is in the best interest of the child and parent to have the vaccine series started at 11 years of age. It is important to protect our children against cancer and the statistics reassure us of the vaccines safety with eight years of research behind
Melody Tripp
EN 200A College Composition
Craig CasterlineWarner Pacific College
October 7, 2014
Abstract
Being a parent of a preteen is a hard adventure all by itself. When you go into a pediatric office for an 11-year-well-child-checkup, there are many vaccinations that are now required for children entering middle schools. One of the vaccinations in this series is optional. This vaccination is to protect our children against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cancer, genital warts, or respiratory warts in both males and females. This vaccine, like any, carries some risk with it. The HPV vaccine has eight years of use and study documentation and is offered to both boys and girls. The following document provides the statistics and facts to assist parents and young adults in making an education decision about the HPV vaccination.
The Truth about the HPV Vaccine …show more content…
As of 2006, there are now required shots for entering middle school and optional vaccinations as well. The optional vaccination is used to protect against the most prevalent strands of the Human Papillomavirus. There is still much controversy on the necessity and safety of this vaccination; however, it is in the best interest of the child and parent to have the vaccine series started at 11 years of age. It is important to protect our children against cancer and the statistics reassure us of the vaccines safety with eight years of research behind