I. Introduction
Cervical Cancer and HPV Vaccine
Cervical cancer is formed in the tissues of the cervix, an organ that connects the uterus and the vagina. Virtually all cervical cancers are caused by Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections (Schiffman et. al., 2007). HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. According to the CDC, 75% of sexually active people aged 15-49 have the infection at some point in their lives. (CDC). Because HPV infection is usually asymptomatic, infected people do not know exactly when they get the infection. In most cases, the body is able to fight off the virus before any symptom. However, health problems such as genital warts and cancer may result with persistent exposure to HPV.
Today, annual pap smear is used for early detection of cervical cancer. However, HPV vaccination offers the best approach to prevent HPV-related cervical cancer in the future. Currently, the CDC recommends that HPV vaccination start at ages 11 or 12 and recommends it for girls aged 13 to 26, and boys aged 13 to 21 (CDC). At this time, Cervarix and Gardasil are the two HPV vaccines available to prevent HPV-related cervical cancers as well as anal, vulva, vagina cancer and precancerous lesions (CDC). However, Gardasil is the only one offered for both boys and girls. These vaccines are given in three doses over a period of time, and preferably before the teenagers become sexually active (CDC).
Public Health Significance
It is important to promote the HPV vaccine in order to prevent cervical cancer and to reduce HPV-related cervical cancer mortality. In 2014, about 12,360 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed and ...
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...aign will also raise funds to invest in research for a super-vaccine that can prevent multiple diseases to enhance the usefulness of the vaccine and remove the stigma associated with STIs of the HPV vaccine.
9. Below are examples of slogans used to increase awareness about the HPV vaccine in our campaign. The messages will be posted in billboards, facebook, and printed materials such as posters and flyers.
Prevention for the Future. Start Now!
For science, HPV is the Human Papillomavirus. For YOU, HPV is the Human Protection Vaccine!
Green is for HPV Vaccine. Think green, think peace, think serenity, think safety, think Health Promotion Vaccine!
HPV vaccine is PREVENTION against cervical cancer, genital warts and infertility. MORE reasons to get VACCINATED!!
Vaccine is an Efficient, Convenient and Accessible way to prevent diseases.
Ads that have a target audience are likely to do well. The ad "spread music not the flu" uses appeal and targets young adults. Music is viewed as a happy thing people enjoy listening to. Most people don't enjoy getting a flu shot. By comparing spreading music to spreading the flu it gives the audience a question of if they would rather get the flu shot and stay happy, or become sick with the flu. This
Slogans are the main tool used by advertisers today to influence our behavior. In addition, after reading Brave New World, it is apparent that the slogans used today are no different than the slogans created by the World State leaders. Slogans are everywhere, but what exactly is a slogan and why are they so effective? Advertising slogans are intentionally short, memorable phrases used in advertising campaigns (Talabi 31). Simply noted by author Dave Lakhani, "short sentences and simple words sell" (146). So it is no mistake, that "slogans are designed to be that sticky, catchy repeatable copy or phrase that actually then starts to evolve into visual mnemonics and tremendous shortcuts" (Soat par. 8). According to author, Felix Talabi, the shorter the better (31) so advertisers need to be clever with the few words they will combine to make that slogan. A slogan must be concise in order to be effective, the less words, the easier to remember (Talabi 33). That is the reason why slogans can easily persuade and manipulate people on a subconscious level. According to advertising expert, Melissa Tracey, "good slogans are notorious for getting stuck in your head" (par. 4). Those who read Brave new World observed the frequent use of slogans and how they worked, and as of today, "the slogan still maintains its prominence as an important advertising technique" (Reece et al. 41). No one
Merck attempted to cover up their fraudulent testing actions by destroying evidence of the falsified data and then lying to an FDA investigator. Merck also attempted to bribe the team on the MMRII testing process with financial incentives to cooperate and remain silent about the fraudulent activities and testing taking place. Merck went as far as to threaten Stephen Krahling with jail if he reported fraud to the FDA. Clearly, Merck’s purposes are corrupt and its actions of manipulating science distain its very mission of making the public healthier. Merck is doing the exact opposite of what its company’s objective is to do, it is putting young children and the public’s health at risk, all for the objective of continuous profit, reputation, power, influence, and maintaining its precious license to continue to distribute this vaccine.
Cervical cancer possesses a high incidence rate of cancers among women. The uterine cervical cancer can be assessed at the squamo-columnar junction and the transformational zone. Within this site there is continuous metaplastic changes, between the squamous epithelium of the ectocervix and the columnar epithelium of the endocervix.
The unforgettable story of vaccines is a story of triumph and controversy. The saddest part of the story is persistent ignorance and a lack of education, comingled with the personal need of some parents to explain away the problems of their children, have caused the controversy to arise. The good news is that the triumphant reality of vaccines as a whole is still the larger enduring legacy. The human papillomavirus vaccine is not an exception to this rule; in fact despite all the controversy surrounding the vaccine, it is one of medicine’s greatest lifesaving gifts to us.
So it is clear that the vaccine is working, and a plan of action to completely eradicate polio from the world by 2018 or 2020.
...g in the injected area. Gardasil is not 100% effective, and it may not protect against all HPV types, including high risk HPV's. This vaccine is not meant to cure any existing HPV virus. The vaccine is given in 3 shots, each with a 6- month period of time in between. People can get it as early as 9 years of age, both male and female, all the way to age 26. Gardasil is covered by most health insurances. For those uninsured Merck is willing to provide vaccines, since Gardasil is not very cheap (“Learn about Gardasil” 2012).
It seems clear that, even though there are some relative risks, the HPV vaccine is a necessary addition to a child’s vaccine schedule. In an in-person interview with a family practice nurse practitioner, she expressed the following as her medical advice to unsure and unnerved parents. “When faced with a concerned parent, I explain to them this about his or her decision. Even if your child is a virgin until they get married, their partner might not be and your child would then be at the same risk in adulthood as they are now as a teenager. If someone could then tell you that a vaccine could prevent a majority of cervical cancer for your child later on in life, then that is a pretty big deal. This vaccine also prevents contraction of the STD and its genital warts.” (Flores, Joey). This medical professional is in the majority with the consensus of her peers, but it seems that there is still a low vaccination rate, even 10 years after the vaccine was approved. According to a 2014 study conducted by the CDC, there is still an overwhelming amount of concern among parents. The main reasons for concern documented are lack of knowledge, feeling that the vaccine was not needed or unnecessary, safety/side effect concerns, not being recommended by the child’s physician, and the child not being sexually active at the current
On "Spread music not the flu", "Spred popcorn. Not flu", and "Shots arent just for kids" advertise the same idea. This 3 advertising campaigns effectively promotes the influenza vaccination by creating people to follow and take action esspacially for children. The porpuse of this vaccination is to quit spreading the desiese, and makes sure that others who hasn't taken the shot, would not affect you in any type of way.
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The flu shot vaccine campaign for the Center of Disease Control consisted of several different posters promoting people to get the influenza vaccination shot. There was around 5 to 6 posters however 3 posters really seemed to stand out to me. " Spread popcorn, not the flu" "Flu shots aren't just for kids." And " My child won't get the flu" posters catered to three different target audiences.
Share what you know about the HPV vaccine after watching the video and reading the article. Is it safe? Should it be mandatory for all middle school and high school students? Finally, if you are comfortable share your experiences, good or bad, if you have gotten the vaccine. Lastly, comment on how you might approach this topic with your doctor for yourself and/or if you needed to approach the subject for your child.
Vaccinations can save not only those who are already born, but those who have yet to open their eyes as well. Some people, however, still do not believe vaccinations should be mandatory. For instance, some people believe that HPV vaccines are not cost effective.
The CDC works closely with public health agencies and private partners in order to improve and sustain immunization coverage and to monitor the safety of vaccines so that public ...
Researchers are also looking for new ways to improve vaccines, and they use clinical research patients to do so. Clinical patients are being tested on to see if something works in the medical practice. Before a vaccine is created the researchers behind that certain vaccine have to do clinical research studies. In these clinical trials the patient is tested and if they fit the requirements then they are eligible to take place in the study. This can help people because if the vaccines work then the vaccines can be used to help other people. Also through clinical research they can help and improve the