Australia became the first country to start providing Merck's Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine for boys under 13 years of age. More than 900,000 boys are expected to be vaccinated over the next four years with the vaccination program likely to be expanded to include 14 and 15 year old boys over the next few months. Developed by Australian scientist Professor Ian Frazer, the vaccine can provide protection against 70 percent of cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Health Minister Tanya Plibersek said that the move will prevent the spread of cervical cancers among women. "We know that vaccinating boys will protect them from cancer and genital warts and reduce the rates of cervical cancer among women. If there was something you could do now, as a parent, that would protect your children from a range of cancers and disease in the future when they are adults, wouldn't you do it?", she said. Source: Medindia << Obesity Causes Medical Issues Linked to BPA, Claims Study Boy Fighting Deadly Lyssavirus Infection in Brisbane Hospit... >> Recommended Reading Pap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years. READ MORE Cervical Cancer - Incidence Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and is the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in developing countries READ MORE Women and Cancer Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades. READ MORE AIDS-HIV-Cancer AIDS defining malignancies are cancers that occur in patients with AIDS due to their low immunity. READ MORE Cervical Cancer Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction. READ MORE Health Screening for Women Health screening in women between 40 and 60 years helps to diagnose health issues in the early stages when they can be controlled. This ensures a more comfortable old age. READ MORE Tattoos A Body Art Tattoos are a rage among college students who sport it for the ‘cool dude’ or ‘cool babe’ look READ MORE Uterine Cancer Uterine Cancer or Cancer of the Uterus (or Endometrial Cancer) refer to cancers affecting the uterus or the womb in women. Learn about the different types of uterine cancer, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, survival rates and news on uterine cancer. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Color Blindness Calculator Find a Doctor Drug Side Effects Calculator More News on: Women and CancerCancer and HomeopathyCervical CancerCancer FactsCancerTattoos A Body ArtUterine CancerAIDS-HIV-CancerHealth Screening for WomenPap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening
Australia became the first country to start providing Merck's Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine for boys under 13 years of age. More than 900,000 boys are expected to be vaccinated over the next four years with the vaccination program likely to be expanded to include 14 and 15 year old boys over the next few months. Developed by Australian scientist Professor Ian Frazer, the vaccine can provide protection against 70 percent of cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Health Minister Tanya Plibersek said that the move will prevent the spread of cervical cancers among women. "We know that vaccinating boys will protect them from cancer and genital warts and reduce the rates of cervical cancer among women. If there was something you could do now, as a parent, that would protect your children from a range of cancers and disease in the future when they are adults, wouldn't you do it?", she said. Source: Medindia << Obesity Causes Medical Issues Linked to BPA, Claims Study Boy Fighting Deadly Lyssavirus Infection in Brisbane Hospit... >> Recommended Reading Pap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years. READ MORE Cervical Cancer - Incidence Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and is the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in developing countries READ MORE Women and Cancer Cancer is one of the frequently talked about and most feared disease that falls under the genre of lifestyle diseases that have evolved, rather rapidly, in the past two decades. READ MORE AIDS-HIV-Cancer AIDS defining malignancies are cancers that occur in patients with AIDS due to their low immunity. READ MORE Cervical Cancer Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction. READ MORE Health Screening for Women Health screening in women between 40 and 60 years helps to diagnose health issues in the early stages when they can be controlled. This ensures a more comfortable old age. READ MORE Tattoos A Body Art Tattoos are a rage among college students who sport it for the ‘cool dude’ or ‘cool babe’ look READ MORE Uterine Cancer Uterine Cancer or Cancer of the Uterus (or Endometrial Cancer) refer to cancers affecting the uterus or the womb in women. Learn about the different types of uterine cancer, symptoms, staging, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, survival rates and news on uterine cancer. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Color Blindness Calculator Find a Doctor Drug Side Effects Calculator More News on: Women and CancerCancer and HomeopathyCervical CancerCancer FactsCancerTattoos A Body ArtUterine CancerAIDS-HIV-CancerHealth Screening for WomenPap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening
