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 9-valent HPV vaccine is recommended by ACIP and was licensed by the FDA in December 2014 for girls and boys aged 11â12 years. Catch-up vaccination for females and males through age 26 years is recommended for those not vaccinated at the target age of 11â12 years.