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The HPV Vaccine
A Shot Against Cervical Cancer
By Kelly Burgess
At this time, the vaccine has been approved for use for females ages 9 to 26, but the ACIP has recommended it for all girls ages 11 to 12 – in other words, before the commencement of possible sexual activity. Although that may seem young, Dailard says that studies show the typical teen has sex by age 17. For a parent who wants their child to remain abstinent, as Dailard assumes most responsible parents do, this is an opportunity not for permissiveness, but to open a dialogue about responsible sexuality, which includes information about the risks of STDs.
Dailard notes that our society tends to put the burden of avoiding sexual activity on females. She hopes this reluctance to acknowledge the realities of female sexual activity doesn't translate into avoiding the opportunity to virtually eradicate a health issue that can have serious consequences for women.
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