AP BIOLOGY

CELL DIVISION

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Gardisil vaccine has been advertised to reduce the rates of cervical cancer; however, this immunization works for males and females alike against which viral infection common among young adults?
A
Hepatitis B
B
mononucleosis
C
HPV
D
herpes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gardasil 9 is an HPV vaccine approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and can be used for both girls and boys. This vaccine can prevent most cases of cervical cancer if the vaccine is given before girls or women are exposed to the virus. This vaccine can also prevent vaginal and vulvar cancer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The trials that led to approval of Gardasil 9 found it to be nearly 100% effective in preventing cervical, vulvar, and vaginal infections and precancers caused by all seven cancer-causing HPV types (16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) that it targets (10).

Detailed explanation-3: -A new study confirms that widespread use of the HPV vaccine reduces the incidence of cervical cancer, particularly for women who are vaccinated when they are younger.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some people report having mild side effects, like a sore arm from the shot for a day or two. The most common side effects are usually mild and go away on their own. Common side effects of HPV vaccine: Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was given.

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