This is a LIVE online lecture with opportunity to ask questions

Outline

• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - How widespread is it?

• What is the difference between carriage and invasive disease?

• How do we develop Natural Immunity to the Human Papilloma Virus?

• What factors increase the likelihood of invasive disease?

• Cervical Screening and reducing death rate from cervical cancer.

• The Vaccines, Cervarix, Gardasil, Gardasil 9 – Safety

• Are vaccines tested for effect on fertility?

• Animal studies – The missing link

• Human pre- and post- licencing studies, what were the problems?

• New Aluminium adjuvant

• Premature ovarian failure (menopause in teenagers) – What is that?

• Responsibility for safety - Manufacturers or Regulators?.

• What about boys?

• Plenary.

• Feedback.

Aims

That those participating

• Understand the natural history of HPV carriage and infection.

• For girls, be able to evaluate the benefits of the vaccine vs those of regular cervical screening

• Understand what rigorous safety testing of vaccines, and all drugs, involves.

• Understand the impact HPV vaccination may have on long term health.

• Have the information needed for informed consent.

• Learn that people must evaluate information themselves rather than rely on third parties.

• Remember that invasive or persistent disease is determined by one's general level of health and whether acute symptoms are allowed to be externalised, or suppressed.

You will be able to join from 19.15

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You will be able to join from 19.15

Dr Donegan's other lectures:

HPV Vaccination: Safety & Fertility - Find Out How Vaccines are Licenced

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