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Gardasil is a shot that helps protect against the human papillomavirus (HPV) and related diseases such as cervical cancer. Learn more about this controversial vaccine.

"The FDA adverse event reports on the HPV vaccine read like a catalog of horrors." (Thomas Fitton, President, Judicial Watch)

Watch-dogs have been warning against Gardasil for months because of adverse effects yet some states are making the vaccines mandatory for girls as young as 9 years old.

Gardasil, the controversial vaccine that helps prevent some cases of cervical cancer, now is required for women entering the United States.

Gardasil is a vaccination that protects against the sexually transmitted virus, HPV. The vaccine protects teenagers from infection.

Studies have shown Gardasil to be almost 100% effective in preventing the strains of precancerous cervical lesions it was designed to protect against.

The HPV vaccine is backed by the CDC as a way to prevent infection and protect women against cervical cancer.

Gardasil was approved in 2006, but the hyped vaccine does not benefit the appropriate population and has not been tested for long-term safety.

On June 8, 2006 the Food and Drug Administration approved use of the world's first vaccine against cervical and other anogenital cancers caused by HPV.

A recent study has analyzed over 12,000 reports of HPV vaccine side effects. Researchers have identified a higher-than-expected incidence of some adverse events.

Vaccines help save lives. Some vaccines have served as sources of profit for pharmaceutical companies. Many others benefit the public but earn little money for doctors.

The vaccine to prevent the HPV virus in young women has been approved for use since 2006. But some experts feel it puts too much focus on cervical cancer prevention.

Parents want to protect their daughters from the effects of HPV, but is the Gardasil vaccine the right choice?

The reluctance to vaccinate boys against cervical cancer-causing HPV may soon change. Research reveals a connection between oral cancers the HPV virus.

There's a frightening link between oral cancers and the genital HPV virus. Soon the HPV vaccine Gardisil will be approved for use in both men and women.

The new vaccine to prevent cervical cancer in young women is stirring up a lot of controversy.

This gynecological cancer can be serious if left untreated. Learn about human papillomavirus, the Pap smear, treatments, and the cervical cancer vaccine.

Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most women. Understand the causes, risk factors and symptoms of this disease.

Get the facts about cervical cancer and protect yourself from this disease. Early detection can save your life!

Persistent infection by one of the 40 "high-risk" Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types causes cervical cancer in women. Vaccination prevents high-risk HPV infection.

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is a common cause of sexually transmitted disease. Texas schools will soon be vaccinating young girls against this disease.

A common emulisfier in cosmetics, vaccines and even ice cream, has been proven to damage fertility.

Some papillomaviruses do more than cause unsightly warts. A few strains of HPV cause sexually transmitted genital warts that can lead to cancer. Vaccinate your preteen.

More than 20 million people are infected with HPV. There are no symptoms. There is no cure. Here are questions that may concern you.

Public concern about teenage promiscuity hinder the use of a vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to prevent life-threatening cancer, according to a new study.

There are a variety of methods that can be used to treat genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus.

September 2009 Consumer Reports surveys indicate that only 34% of U.S. adults planned to get the swine flu vaccine, indicating that some concerns still exist.

The Centers for Disease Control have published recommendations for ways to prevent many types of cancer.

Prohibitively high price tags on the latest vaccinations are forcing GPs to cut back on the number of vaccines they offer. Is this a good or bad thing for public health?

Anogenital warts refer to a viral infection of the anal and genital area caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are many treatment options for anogenital warts.

Cervical cancer can be treated and cured if detected early. Regular exams and information are keys to successful treatment.

Understanding vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases is an important step in making informed decisions regarding vaccinations.

The risk factors for cervical cancer includes persistent infection with HPV as well as environmental factors. The cancer is detectable at early stages with regular exams.