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Vaccines are made from weakened or killed bacteria or virus. When a person is given a vaccine, the body's immune system responds to the ‘invading’ germs. The body creates anti-bodies to the bacteria or virus which protect the person...

Pap tests look for changes in the cells of the cervix that could lead to cervical cancer.  Almost all cervical cancer is caused by a few types of the human papillomavirus (HPV).  The HPV vaccine is 98% effective against the...

Is the HPV vaccine worth it?

The one-time free Cervarix® HPV vaccine program for young women has been expanded.Females 26 years of age and younger and born before 1994 can now get the HPV vaccine for free! This program will continue until the vaccine expires in...

Article reviewed Goldstone SE, Jessen H, Palefsky JM, Giuliano AR, Moreira ED Jr, Vardas E, Aranda C, Hillman RJ, Ferris DG, Coutlee F, Marshall JB, Vuocolo S, Haupt RM, Guris D, Garner E. Quadrivalent HPV vaccine efficacy against disease...

The one-time free Cervarix HPV vaccine program for young women has recently been expanded. Females 26 years of age and younger and born before 1994 can now get the HPV vaccine for free. This program will continue until the vaccine expires...

The BCIC Immunization Promotion working group has updated 2 resources available under the Posters & Pamphlets section on the ImmunizeBC website. ImmunizeBC provides evidence-based immunization information and tools for residents of...

I am a gay man, age 47. I received HPV vaccine many years ago. Recently, I start wondering that if strength of the vaccine may wear off over time. Do I need to get a update HPV vaccine every few years or is one vaccination good for the...
Is the HPV vaccination Gardasil 9 free for sex workers in bc over the age of 45?
If I am over the age advised for the HPV vaccine, is the HPV vaccine still effective? Are their studies showing the results of effectiveness on women who are vaccinated above the age group 26? Also does the HPV prevent genital herpes...
Are there any places that could offer the HPV vaccine for free for a 30 year old gay guy?

If you work with young women, this is important news for you! Earlier this year, BC launched a one-time free HPV vaccine program for all women born in 1991, 1992, and 1993. This is the first time that women born in these years are eligible...

Background Women living with HIV are more likely to be infected with the human papillomavirus (the virus that causes cervical cancer). Not only is HPV infection double in women living with HIV compared to women without HIV, but rates of...

Do you think about immunizations when caring for HIV-positive individuals? This World Hepatitis Day (July 28), we are raising awareness on the importance of hepatitis immunizations for people infected with HIV. Immunocompromised people,...

If you’re a woman born in 1991, 1992, or 1993, there’s still time to take advantage of the free, one-time human papillomavirus (HPV) Cervarix vaccine program in BC.  HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted...

I just got my last shot of Gardasil. How long does it take for the vaccine to protect me from the HPV strains it covers?

Contributed by Chelsea Haines, RN, Immunization Promotion Nurse This Hepatitis Awareness Month, we are raising awareness of viral hepatitis and the importance of hepatitis immunizations. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver.  It...

I'm protected from many strains of HPV with the Gardasil vaccine but I have two partners who do not have the vaccine. How likely/possible is it that I could pass HPV on my skin to partner #2 if partner #2 got infected?

SmartSexResource has a new feature that you can share with your patients: testing and vaccine reminders! People can now sign up to receive automated reminders by text or email. The only personal information required is a phone number or...

How long does it take for Gardasil 9 to become effective after the last injection?