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 primary target group in most of the countries recommending HPV vaccination is young adolescent girls, aged 9-14. For both HPV vaccines, the vaccination schedule depends on the age of the vaccine recipient. Females <15 years at the time of first dose: a 2-dose schedule (0, 6 months) is recommended. If the interval between doses is shorter than 5 months, then a third dose should be given at least 6 months after the first dose.