Which statement by the patient/family indicates that more teaching about HPV is necessary?
a. "I understand I don't need to get the new HPV vaccine unless I am sexually active."
b. "I'm going to make sure my 15-year-old daughter receives the HPV vaccine."
c. "The HPV vaccine is for girls and women ages 9 to 26 years."
d. "The HPV vaccine prevents precancerous changes that lead to cervical cancer."
A
Education of the public on the availability of HPV vaccine for females 11 to 18 years old is very important. The key to preventing cervical cancer and treating cervical cancer in the early stages is education.
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