Navigating the Landscape of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Development: A Closer Look at the Science behind the Shot
Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, can beget a wide range of health problems including genital warts and cancers. Development of HPV vaccine is a major advance in guarding people against the contagion. The first HPV vaccine, Gardasil, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2006. This vaccine protects against several...