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There are lotsa wacky rumors flying around right now about the HPV vaccine, a series of shots that can help prevent cervical cancer. We chatted up one of our fave doctors to help set the record straight. Here, Dr. Joanna K. Dolgoff gives her opinion on the vaccine:

“The HPV vaccine is very safe. The studies are unequivocal and it is not, in fact, at all controversial within the medical community. Over 35 million doses of HPV have been given -- and only 0.05% of patients noted any side effects; the side effects that did occur were mostly swelling, fever, fainting and nausea. There have not been reports of mental retardation following the HPV vaccine.”

The vaccine is by no means a green light to have sex and it certainly doesn’t protect you from all STDs, pregnancy or even all forms of HPV. But, it can protect you from a few common (and potentially deadly) forms of the disease. Remember to chat with your doc and your parents to figure out what’s best for you. Here’s more to read on the subject.
 
 
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BY GL ON 9/16/2011 11:00:00 AM

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I painted my toes with this clear polish the other day and it started peeling off so I started peeling it, I accidentally pulled of some of my nail and now I have a very painful hangnail. It hurts so much. It hurts all the time, when I step with my feet, when I try to put shoes/socks on, and when I move my toes. What should I do?

 

Hey girl! So, there are a couple of things you can do to help your hangnail. You can soak it in honey or olive oil which will soften the hangnail and ease the pain. Or, to get rid of your hangnail you can soak it in rubbing alcohol or salt water which will dry it out and cause it to fall off..hope this helps!

Jenn S.

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by Swift_lover123 on 11/30/2012 1:25:10 AM

 
 

Mod mod mod What part of your body do you get HPV shots?

 

 

Hey girly! I got mine in my upper arm.

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Becca G.

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by abbydabbers on 8/11/2012 10:46:30 AM

 
 

Mod mod mod!
Were do you get HPV shot?

Hey girl,

You can get them from your doctor!

Meghan D.

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by Abbydabbers on 6/22/2012 6:29:31 PM

 
 

I'm 11 ( soon to be 12!) and I got it at my last physical in November, since my (male) doctor recommended it to me since he said most girls should get it around the ages 11-12. My last dose is in May. Honestly I HATE SHOTS, and HPV really stings when they injest it, but I reccomend it tons. I would not want surgery to get a tumor removed from my lady part.I also got the whooping cough vaccine, for my upcoming year for middle school.

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by Genny101 on 4/11/2012 2:24:26 PM

 
 

Mod mod I think I may have to get the gardasil shot! Frown I hate getting shots to anyway my mom says that she's going to make me get it I'm in 8th grade and my doctor said that he doesn't recommend it until you start high school which for me is 10th grade I really don't want to get it! Idk what to do. So anyways I was wondering if when I go for a physical will my doctor(female) look down there? Because when I was 11 and had a physical my doctor(male) looked just to see how I was developing. But now that I'm older(14) do you think she will want to look at little more? Not like a gyno exam but maybe just like touching my vigina? And also do you think she will want to look at my boobs cuz I'm only a 30A and have been for 2 years Frown . I'm very petite I barely fit 00 jeans and I only weigh 78 lbs. So yah but I did gain 10 lbs in a year which was good. But ya so what will my doctor do during the physical? And yes I know it's different for every doctor. Thanks so much! Love Peyton <3

 

Hey girly, they probaby will. But it will be quick and easy. They'll just take a look and make sure you're healthy. Smile

Lynae P.

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by Girlzrock123 on 10/30/2011 11:20:00 AM

 
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