This is a standard, noninvasive echocardiogram. A technician (sonographer) spreads gel on your chest and then presses a device known as a transducer firmly against your skin, aiming an ultrasound beam through your chest to your heart. The transducer records the sound wave echoes from your heart.
Why does my child need HPV vaccine? HPV vaccine is important because it protects against cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. HPV is a very common virus; nearly 80 million peopleâabout one in fourâare currently infected in the United States. About 14 million people, including teens, become infected with HPV each year.
The HPV vaccine is approved for people 9 to 26 years old: 1  For kids and teens ages 9-14, the vaccine is given in two shots over a 6- to 12-month period. 2  For teens and young adults ages 15-26, it is given in three shots over a 6-month period.