HPV Vaccination Rates Among Teens Not Going Up
For the second year in a row, HPV vaccination rates among teens have not gone up according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Vaccines That Can Prevent STIs
One important prevention tool against sexually transmitted infections is vaccination. Currently, vaccines are available to protect against infection with HPV, hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
An Experimental Vaccine for Chlamydia Shows Promise in Early Study
A Phase 1 trail for a possible new chlamydia vaccine had encouraging results. Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs worldwide—a vaccine could dramatically change this landscape.
Even More Evidence for the Value of Early HPV Vaccination
An exciting new study in Scotland found no cases of invasive cervical cancer in young women who had gotten the HPV vaccine by the time they were 14.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccinations are a great way to protect yourself, empower yourself, and to keep you — and your sex life — healthy and happy. Help us spread awareness about available vaccinations!
Is One Shot of the HPV Vaccine Enough? New Study Shows Promising Results
Is one shot enough? A recent study adds to evidence that one dose of the HPV vaccine might be enough to provide protection against cervical cancer.
Too Few People Understand the Link Between HPV and Cancer
A new study revealed a disturbing trend in health knowledge; fewer people seem to understand the connection between HPV and certain types of cancer including cervical, oral, anal, and penile cancers.
