Should HPV Vaccine be Mandated as Part of School Entry Requirements?

Fadi Al Daoud*

Received: June 22, 2018;   Published: July 02, 2018

DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.06.001318

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Abstract

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the major cause of cervical cancer, in addition, this virus can cause different kinds of cancers. It is also responsible for genital warts [1]. The national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has some recommendations since June 2006, that routine HPV vaccination should be given to girls between ages 11 and 12, and it is now recommended for males as well. Debate about whether or not to mandate girls and boys to be vaccinated against HPV is continuing [2]. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [3] shows that HPV infects almost 6.2 million people each year in the United States [1]. The majority of HPV strains do not have any symptoms and resolve spontaneously. There is no curative treatment for HPV virus. However, there is treatment for health problems related to this virus.There are more than 30 species and strains of HPV that are responsible for infecting more than 50% of sexually active people during their lifetime [1].

Abbreviations: HPV: Human Papilloma Virus; ACIP: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices; Pap: Papanicolaou; FVC: Federal Vaccines for Children

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