Is HPV vaccine mandatory in Texas?
The Republican governor of Texas, Rick Perry, has signed an executive order requiring girls aged about 11 or 12 to be vaccinated with Gardasil, Merck’s vaccine against the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV).
Is the HPV vaccine toxic?
HPV vaccines can cause pain, swelling, and redness where the shot was given, as well as headaches, tiredness, and nausea. The most common serious side effects of HPV vaccination are dizziness and fainting.
How many deaths are caused by HPV?
Every year in the United States: Nearly 200,000 women are diagnosed with a cervical precancer. 11,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer caused by HPV. Over 4,000 women die from cervical cancer.
Is HPV vaccine still recommended?
HPV vaccine is recommended for routine vaccination at age 11 or 12 years. (Vaccination can be started at age 9.) ACIP also recommends vaccination for everyone through age 26 years if not adequately vaccinated when younger.
Can my child go to public school without vaccinations in Texas?
A student shall show acceptable evidence of vaccination prior to entry, attendance, or transfer to a child-care facility or public or private elementary or secondary school in Texas.
Does HPV lead to death?
The most common cause of mortality related to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is cervical cancer. However, male HPV infection is also an important concern, both for the disease burden in men and for the risk of transmission to women.
Do Texas schools require Covid vaccinations?
The COVID-19 vaccine is NOT required at this time for students enrolled in Texas K-12 schools, colleges, universities, or childcare/pre-K facilities.
What percentage of the US has HPV?
A: In the United States, about 42% of adults ages 18-59 years have genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infections and about 7% have oral HPV. Experts estimate 80% of sexually active people are infected.