HPV – Mother And Child Magazine

Wart season is here – this is what to look out for

As the first term of the new school year is well underway, parents are urged to be vigilant: February often marks the beginning of ‘wart season’: a time when children are more likely to develop warts due to increased interaction with classmates, sports fields, playgrounds and communal areas. Common warts, caused by certain strains of […]

One dose of HPV vaccine, one less worry for cervical cancer

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of over 200 viruses, some of which are transmitted sexually through skin-to-skin contact as well as through intimate touching including contact with fingers, mouths and other body parts. Most HPV infections present with no symptoms or health problems, but certain strains can increase the risk of cancer in parts

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