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What are questions (at least 2) could ask the developers of the HPV vaccine (either Gardasil or Cerverix) and why?
Question 1: What is in a HPV vaccine? Answer: The vaccine is composed of virus -like particles that contains the Protein coat of the virus , without any genetic material from the virus. Why asking the question:. To have a better understanding of the content of the vaccine and how it's can help fight the virus. Question 2: Which HPV types does the vaccine protect against? Answer: Gardasil or cerverix vaccine target the most common and dangerous type of the virus. Why asking the question? To Know the kind of vaccine to give a patient with less severe case or more dangerous case. Question 3: Is vaccination the only way in the prevention of HPV infection and cervical cancer? Why asking the question? To have a better understanding on how to advice patient on the strategy to avoid developing cervical cancer. Question 4:. Who should be vaccinated with HPV vaccine? Answer: WHO recommends the vaccination of girls at age 9-14years. Why asking the question? To have a better understanding of the age range that can be vaccinated.