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The Papanicolaou stain is a test known as the Pap smear, which tests for the presence of Cervical cancer. If you mean the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, which can prevent cervical cancer, the brand name is Gardasil and is produced my Merck. The research that led to the development of the vaccine began in the 1980s by groups at the University of Rochester, Georgetown University. Upon commercialization of the vaccine, controversy involving intellectual property arose between the various groups that played a role in developing the vaccine.
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∙ 14y agoProfessor Ian Frazer, the Director of the Diamantina Institute of Cancer Immunology and Metabolic Medicine, a research institute of the University of Queensland
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∙ 10y agoVaccines for HPV were developed by Merck and GlaxoSmithKline.
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∙ 13y agoProfessor Ian Frazer
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If you have back pain what will happen if you have the cervical cancer vaccine?
cervical cacer vaccine is not usefull
Is the cervical cancer vaccine dangerous?
Accordingly to the latest studies, the vaccine can be dangerous to your overall health. Nothing is said about the really efficiency of the vaccine for cervical cancer.
Has the hpv vaccine caused women to get cervical cancer?
There is no evidence that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer. Because the vaccine doesn't contain live virus, it can't cause HPV disease.
Is it safe to get pregnant after the first dose of cervical cancer vaccine?
If you have cervical cancer then nothing is safe. You will die if it is not treated.
How does ian frazer's work help the society?
Ian Frazer as the inventor of cervical cancer vaccine has helped to society by inventing the cervical cancer vaccine. He has been a great person by inventing this vaccine for cancer and has made a major impact on society
Is it possible to get cervical cancer from Gardasil?
No, nor can you receive HPV from the vaccine.
Where can one get a cervical cancer vaccine?
In the UK the cervical cancer vaccine can be purchased and administered at Boots the chemist, a large chain of drugstores. Elsewhere doctors and healthcare professionals can administer the vaccine to boys and girls, this will usually be organised through the school or your paediatrician.
How is cervical cancer different from other cancers?
Cervical cancer is cancer of the cells lining the cervix which is the passage between the uterus and the vagina. You can prevent cervical cancer by monitoring risk factors for cervical cancer. Find out more about the several risk factors that increase your chance of developing cervical cancer.
How can cervical cancer be reduced?
A vaccine calle Gardasil is now available to females of 9-26 yrs of age. This vaccine helps prevent the risk of getting cervical cancer. If you have already been exposed to HPV it may help reduce the risk of getting other HPV related baterias and infections that can later on cause cervical cancer.
What are the pros and cons of the HPV vaccine?
The advantages of the HPV vaccine are protection against cervical cancer and cervical dysplasia. Avoiding the treatment of these conditions can preserve fertility. The cons are the discomfort of the shot, which is much less than the discomfort of cancer and dysplasia treatment.
Can the cervical cancer vaccine make you put on weight?
That side effect has not been reported by the FDA
Why will cervical cancer continue to decline?
Cervical cancer will continue to decline with increased adoption of the HPV vaccine. In addition, more targeted screening for HPV-related cervical dysplasia is making it easier to identify high-risk women.
