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 protects against seven HPV types that cause about 80% of cervical cancer among all racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Teens and young adults who havenât completed the HPV vaccine series should make an appointment today to get vaccinated. To protect against cervical cancer, women age 21â65 years should get screened for cervical cancer at regular intervals and get follow-up care as recommended by their doctor or nurse.