human papilloma virus

It’s safe to proceed with HPV vaccinations during COVID-19

Dear Doctors: My daughter is overdue for her second shot of the HPV vaccine, but I’m hesitant due to the pandemic because I want her immunity to be strong right now. Are you recommending people get this vaccine during COVID?

Dear Reader: The short answer is yes, we strongly encourage everyone [...]

By Ask the Doctors • November 30, 2020

Ask the Doctors – Should teenage boys should get the HPV vaccine?

Dear Doctor: My teenage daughter got the HPV shot. Should my son get it as well? Dear Reader: The vaccine against HPV infection was initially created for females under the age of 26 to reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Human [...]

By Ask the Doctors • February 13, 2018

UCLA doctor’s perspective: gynecologic cancer awareness month

Written by: Dr. Sanaz Memarzadeh Listen to your body and make time for your routine gynecologic exams [...]

By Reggie Kumar • September 19, 2016