Young Men's HealthIt’s bad enough to the point where I try to avoid seeing health care providers. I’ve tried distraction and calming methods but anytime I actually get the shot I just … read more
Articles Tagged: vaccines
Whooping Cough and the Pertussis Vaccine
Many years ago, it became clear that too many teens were getting sick from “whooping cough,” also known as pertussis. Young children get vaccinated for whooping cough, but the protection … read more
Meningococcal Vaccine
Although meningococcal infections are rare, they are very serious diseases that can cause death. Even with early treatment, there is a risk of serious complications. Luckily, there is a vaccine … read more
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV, short for Human Papillomavirus, is a group of about 150different kinds of viruses, some of which cause warts on the hands and feet and others which cause genital warts … read more
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects the liver. There’s a very effective vaccine that prevents HBV infection. The vaccine is usually given to babies, but some teens may not have received … read more
HPV Vaccine (Gardasil®)
There are about 150 different types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and more than 40 are sexually transmitted. Researchers keep track of the different types of HPV by identifying them with … read more
I’ve heard getting the flu shot can actually make you sick! Is this true? Should I get a flu shot?
This is a very common question! Many people believe that getting a flu shot can give you the flu, but it’s simply not true. There is no active flu virus … read more
Can you get HPV from anal sex?
Yes. You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, … read more