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.
Hepatitis B. You need a series of doses of hepatitis B vaccine if you have not already received them. Human papillomavirus. All teens should get a series of 3 doses of HPV vaccine, beginning at age 11â12 years. The vaccine protects against HPV (the most common cause of cervical cancer) and certain other types of cancers. Influenza.