Gardasil

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Name: Gardasil
First reported 2 hours ago - Updated 2 hours ago - 1 reports

Knowledge Is Power

With STDs, Information Is Often the Key to PreventionBy DR. PATRICIA BAILEY-SARNELLIDr. Patricia Bailey-SarnelliDid you know that nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases — some of the most common being chlamydia, herpes, and gonorrhea — occur ... [Published Business West - 2 hours ago]
First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 3 hours ago - 3 reports

Wart’s that you say? A smidgen of good HPV news

Here at Maclean's, we appreciate the written word. And we appreciate you, the reader. We are always looking for ways to create a better user experience for you and wanted to try out a new functionality that provides you with a reading experience in which ... [Published Macleans Online - 10 hours ago]
Entities: Wart, Vaccine, Australia
First reported 23 hours ago - Updated 23 hours ago - 1 reports

Merck to Supply Its HPV Vaccine to Developing Countries through UNICEF Tender

Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced that the company has been awarded a significant portion of the UNICEF human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine tender, and will provide sustained supply of Gardasil [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent ... [Published HighBeam Research - 23 hours ago]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Merck & Co., Inc. Management Presents at UBS Global Healthcare Conference (Transcript)

Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) UBS Global Healthcare Conference Call May 20, 2013 10:30 AM ETMarc Goodman - UBSSo good morning everybody, thanks for joining us for the conference. I am Marc Goodman, I cover large cap pharma and specialty pharma for UBS. And ... [Published Seeking Alpha - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

TGA lists Gardasil adverse reactions

There have been nearly 2,000 recorded adverse reactions to the Gardasil vaccine, the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has reported in its latest update.Gardasil is a vaccine that protects males and females from a range of cancers (including cervical ... [Published PSNews - May 20 2013]
First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

School vaccination rates vary in Frankston

School jabs: Frankston Council runs a free vaccination program in conjunction with secondary schools.THE number of Frankston students taking part in the national secondary school immunisation program varies depending on the disease, 2012 figures released ... [Published Frankston Weekly - May 20 2013]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 2 reports

Young South Australian women shunning regular pap smears

YOUNG South Australian women are shunning pap smears, with just 45.4 per cent of 20 to 24-year-olds undergoing the cervical cancer screening test.The figure has been declining in SA and across the country since the introduction in 2007 of a national immunisation ... [Published The Sydney News - May 19 2013]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Editorial: SA Water execs awash with perks

UTILITY bills are a struggle for many South Australians, and for some are one of the last straws between being self-sustainable and seeking the help of a charity or, in the worst cases, even homelessness. For some on a budget the battle to pay for electricity, ... [Published Adelaide Now - May 19 2013]
First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

BRCA1 not only shadow of cancer hanging over American women

― Angelina Jolie, in a New York Times op-ed, revealed that she has the mutated BRCA1 (pronounced brak-uh) gene, a condition that gave her an 87 percent chance of developing breast cancer. Jolie, whose mother died from the disease, decided to undergo a ... [Published Washington Times - May 15 2013]
Entities: Breast Cancer, BRCA1, Cancer
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

HPV vaccines get price drop for poor countries

The poorest countries will now have access to a sustainable supply of HPV vaccines for as low as US $4.50 per dose. The same vaccines can cost more than $100 in developed countries and the previous lowest public sector price was $13 per dose.Shutters ... [Published Deseret Morning News - May 14 2013]
First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Nigeria: Gavi Crashes Cost of HPV Vaccine

THE Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisations, GAVI, has announced a new record low price for the Human Papillomavirus, HPV, vaccines to enable millions of girls in developing countries get protection against the virus, strains of which cause cervical ... [Published AllAfrica.com - May 14 2013]
First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 10 reports

GSK, Merck agree on HPV vax discount with GAVI

Social issues have held back uptake of GlaxoSmithKline ($GSK) and Merck ($MRK) human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines in the U.S., but globally the problem is more fundamental--the shots cost too much. But it is these low-income countries--where 85% of cervical ... [Published FierceVaccines - May 09 2013]

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...been studying HPV and cancer for 15 years, told a US science conference last year that when comparing people who have oral HPV to those who do not, "the single greatest factor is the number of partners on whom the person has performed oral sex."
"More than 5000 students are immunised each year in line with the national schedule. The immunisation rates for different schools vary and there are several issues affecting take up rates for different vaccines. For example, if a child has previously had chicken pox they do not require immunisation" Mr Hovenden said
...Gardasil vaccine, which protects against a range of cancerous strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), meant pap smears were no longer needed. "Many people think that if they've had the vaccine they don't need to have a pap smear but while the vaccine protects against the two main types of HPVs that cause cervical cancer, there are still 10 other HPVs associated with cervical cancer" she said. ... Read the full story at AdelaideNow
...pap smears help to prevent up to 90 per cent of cervical cancers, by detecting and treating abnormal cells before cancer develops," Ms Knoop said. "HPV is very common and in most cases it goes away on its own, but for a small number of women the virus hangs around. "If left untreated, it can lead to cervical cancer which is why regular pap smears are so important." state president Dr Patricia Montanaro said women needed to be reminded of the importance of preventive health, given the low screening rates. "The purpose of preventive medicine is all around not having to give someone a serious, nasty diagnosis," she said. For an appointment, speak with your GP or contact on 13 15 56"

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Knowledge Is Power [Published Business West - 2 hours ago]
Oral HPV infections more common in men: study [Published Yahoo! Singapore - 3 hours ago]
Wart’s that you say? A smidgen of good HPV news [Published Macleans Online - 10 hours ago]
The HPV vaccine [Published Hudson Valley Parent - 16 hours ago]
KENYA: Kenya Launches Universal HPV Vaccine Acc... [Published AEGIS - 17 hours ago]
Allied Healthcare Group shares ride high on bac... [Published Proactive Investors USA - 20 hours ago]
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Merck & Co., Inc. Management Presents at UBS Gl... [Published Seeking Alpha - May 20 2013]
Allied Healthcare Group shares ride high on bac... [Published Proactive Investors Australia - May 20 2013]
TGA lists Gardasil adverse reactions [Published PSNews - May 20 2013]
Allied Healthcare Group shares ride high on bac... [Published Proactiveinvestors United Kingdom RSS feed - May 20 2013]
School vaccination rates vary in Frankston [Published Frankston Weekly - May 20 2013]
Young South Australian women shunning regular p... [Published The Sydney News - May 19 2013]
Editorial: SA Water execs awash with perks [Published Adelaide Now - May 19 2013]
Young SA women shun pap smears [Published Adelaide Now - May 19 2013]
Glaxo Sees Emerging Market Price Cuts Driving D... [Published Bloomberg - May 17 2013]
[Editorial] GAVI injects new life into HPV vacc... [Published Lancet - May 17 2013]
Free cancer vaccines for schoolgirls [Published Daily News South Africa - May 16 2013]
Motsoaledi urges medical schemes to pay for can... [Published BDlive - May 16 2013]
BRCA1 not only shadow of cancer hanging over Am... [Published Washington Times - May 15 2013]
Vical's CEO Presents at Bank of America Merrill... [Published Seeking Alpha - May 15 2013]
HPV vaccines get price drop for poor countries [Published Deseret Morning News - May 14 2013]
Nigeria: Gavi Crashes Cost of HPV Vaccine [Published AllAfrica.com - May 14 2013]
Will Cheaper HPV Shots Be the Difference Betwee... [Published Care2 - May 14 2013]
Beyond the vaccine scrutiny [Published Mc Gill Daily - May 14 2013]
Q&A With LeClairRyan's Michael Goldman [Published LeClairRyan - May 14 2013]
Girl With Tics Bucks Doctors, Blames Lyme Disease [Published Yahoo! News - May 13 2013]
Girl with Tics Bucks Doctors, Blames Lyme Disease [Published Akron News Now - May 13 2013]
FDA to take Decision on Gardasil as Anal Cancer... [Published TopNews New Zealand - May 13 2013]
Girl With Tics Bucks Doctors, Blames Lyme Disease [Published ABC News - May 13 2013]
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DAWNS Morning Headlines: Big Pharma Cuts Costs ... [Published IH - BLOG - May 10 2013]
Pharma Companies Sharply Cut HPV Vaccine Costs for Developing World Excellent news in the fight against cervical cancer. “The lower prices — $4.50 for Merck’s Gardasil vaccine and $4.60 for GlaxoSmithKline’s Cervarix — were negotiated through the ...
STUDY: The HPV Vaccine Is 33 Percent More Effec... [Published Think Progress - May 01 2013]
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), young girls may get the same benefits from less doses of the HPV vaccine compared to older women. Study authors hope that the findings will result in ...
Girls May Need Fewer Gardasil Shots, Study Sugg... [Published MedlinePlus Health News - Apr 30 2013]
Preteens appear to get same protection with two doses of HPV vaccine as young women who get three Source: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization , HPV ...
FDL Movie Night: “The Greater Good” [Published Firedoglake - Apr 30 2013]
Vaccinations are a polarizing issue in health care. On one hand, they prevent the spread of disease and which helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated because of age or compromised immune systems from falling ill. On the other hand, the vaccines ...
The HPV vaccine [Published Off the Kuff - Mar 31 2013]
This story about HPV and its vaccine is from a couple of weeks ago, but it needs to be read. The vaccine that blocks a sexually transmitted infection that causes cervical, oral and other cancers was hailed as a home run when it was approved seven ...
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Unicef to Purchase 2.4M Gardasil Vaccines from ... [Published FOX Business - Video - May 09 2013]
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GARDASIL® [Human Papillomavirus Quadrivalent (T... [Published Business Wire Science: Science News - May 09 2013]
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Lo que los padres necesitan saber sobre el cánc... [Published PR Newswire - Jan 29 2013]
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