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New research shows that GARDASIL 9, a vaccine designed to protect against cancers and diseases related to HPV later in life, is safe and effective. However, there has been some hesitancy around it. “The vaccine has been controversial due to the relation of HPV to STIs [sexually transmitted infections] and the need to give it to patients prior to sexual debut,” explained Zachary Hoy, M.D., a board-certified pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical director at Pediatrix® Nashville Pediatric Infectious Disease. “The vaccine can lead to difficult but important conversations.” There are resources available for concerned parents. “If parents have concerns, they should make specific appointments with their child's pediatrician to specifically discuss this vaccine,” said Dr. Hoy, adding that pediatricians can counsel parents on the timing of the vaccine.
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