Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine
A pap smear is a screening test for cervical cancer. Unlike many other cancers, cervical cancer can occur frequently in young patients. That is because the #1 cause of cervical cancer and pre-cancer is the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). It is a common virus with no cure and is sexually transmitted. In most patients there are no symptoms or warnings although some patients may develop warts. Most males can carry the virus with no symptoms. The new vaccine to protect against HPV called Gardisil is now available in our office for our patients between the ages of 9 and 26. For more information you can go to http://www.gardasil.com.

H1N1
Groups recommended to receive 2009 H1NI vaccine first are:
• Pregnant women.
• People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
• Health care and emergency medical personnel.
• Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system.