hpv vaccine education for the parents of adolescent males

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Attention Parents of Adolescent Boys. By: Melonie Blancaneaux, Karen Decker-Gendron, Sunami Gurung & Bryan Stephan

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  1. 1. Attention Parents of Adolescent Boys. By: Melonie Blancaneaux, Karen Decker-Gendron, Sunami Gurung & Bryan Stephan
  2. 2. Protect your sons health. Information you need to know about the HPV Vaccine.
  3. 3. What is HPV? HPV is short for human papillomavirus and is a group of more than 150 related viruses.
  4. 4. What is HPV? The HPV virus is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) as it is easily spread from one person to another with just a single exposure.
  5. 5. What is HPV? When HPV does not go away on its own, it can cause health problems like cancer
  6. 6. What is HPV? Approximately 12,600 males are diagnosed with HPVassociated cancers each year. These cancers include anal, penile, and oropharyngeal (back of the throat, base of tongue, and tonsils).
  7. 7. Who is at risk to get HPV ? (scroll over and click play for video)
  8. 8. Why should my son get vaccinated? There is no routine screening for HPV related cancers for men. HPV associated oral infection
  9. 9. Why should my son get vaccinated? Cancers caused by HPV infection could be prevented by HPV vaccine. HPV vaccine produces highest immune response at age 11-12 years old!! HPV Associated Genital Warts
  10. 10. Why should my son get vaccinated? HPV vaccine must be given before exposure for it to be effective in preventing cancers and other diseases caused by HPV.
  11. 11. Why Should my son get vaccinated? (scroll over and click play for video)
  12. 12. What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccine is a series of three shots that can be given by your primary care provider: 1. Now 2. 1-2 Months after first dose 3. 6 months after first dose.
  13. 13. What is the HPV vaccine? The best way your son can be sure to get the most benefit from HPV vaccination is to complete all 3 doses before becoming sexually active and exposed to HPV infection.
  14. 14. Available Vaccines are Gardasil and Gardasil 9. These protect males against cancer. HPV vaccine available for your son
  15. 15. What is the HPV vaccine? The HPV vaccines are safe, effective, and offer long-lasting protection against cancers caused by HPV.
  16. 16. Possible side effects of the HPV vaccine? HPV vaccination is not typically associated with any serious side effects. The most common side effects include: - Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site - Dizziness - Fainting - Nausea - Headache
  17. 17. Are the vaccines safe? According to CDC, studies continue to show that HPV vaccines are safe. As with all approved vaccines, CDC and the FDA closely monitor the safety of HPV vaccines.
  18. 18. Are the vaccines safe? I am concerned about the side effects, I hear some people faint after getting the shot. Fainting, feeling lightheaded and dizzy with any medical procedures is common in Preteens and teens. Sitting or lying down for about 15 minutes after vaccination may help prevent fainting and any injuries.
  19. 19. Are the vaccines expensive? The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program provides vaccines for children ages 19 years and younger who are under-insured, not insured, Medicaid-eligible, or American Indian/Alaska Native
  20. 20. What to do if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose you dont need to start the series over again. You can just pick up where you left off.
  21. 21. Dont Delay, Vaccinate Today! Vaccinate your kids at 11-12 years. HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention.
  22. 22. HPVits easy as 1,2,3..(scroll over and click play for video)
  23. 23. References: Cassidy, B., Braxter, B., Charron-Prochownik, D. & Schlenk, E.A.(2014). A quality improvement initiative to increase hpv vaccination rates using an educational and reminder strategy with parents of preteen girls. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 28 (2) 155-164. CDC. (2013a). HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Gardasil VIS. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hpv/vis/vis-statements/hpv-gardasil.html CDC (2013b). Tips and timesavers for talking with parents about hpv vaccine. Vaccines (n.d). HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine. Retrieved from http://www.vaccines.gov/diseases/hpv/index.html CDC. (2014a). Disease and the vaccines that prevent them. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hpv/downloads/dis-hpv-color-office.pdf CDC. (2014b). HPV associated cancer statistics. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/hpv/statistics.index.html CDC. (2015a). HPV Vaccine Safety. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/vaccinesafety.html CDC. (2015b). Symptoms and health consequences. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/singssymptoms.html CDC. (2015c). What is HPV? Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hpv/whatshpv.html
  24. 24. References: HPV Vaccine (n.d.). Why should I get the HPV vaccine? Retrieved from http://www.hpvvaccine.org.au/teens/why-should-i-consider-getting-the-hpv- vaccine.aspx Johns Hopkins Medicine. (2013, January 1). HPV and Head & Neck Cancer. Retrieved from http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/kimmel_cancer_center/centers/head_neck/HPV/ Moscicki, A., & Palefsky, J. (n.d.). HPV in men: An update. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3304470/ Steckelberg, J. (2012, June 20). HPV infection. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/expert- answers/hpv/faq-20057761