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.
HPV vaccines are given as a series of three shots over a six-month period. After receiving the first shot, your child will return to the doctorâs office in two months for the second shot. The third shot is given at the six-month mark. Your child will receive the best protection by getting all three vaccine doses.