Study: No Link Between HPV Vaccine and Girls’ Sexual Activity
In 2006, when the FDA approved the first HPV vaccine for girls and women ages 9 to 26, one of the concerns opponents … More
Blog Posts: STIs
Getting the Word Out About Female Condoms
How did one guy come to love using the female condom? Science journalist David C. Holzman answers that very question in a recent … More
What’s in the New Health Care Law for Women? Well-Woman Visits That Can Improve Your Health
Countdown to Coverage is a campaign to help women understand the concrete ways that the Affordable Care Act can improve our health. This blog … More
Institute of Medicine Recommends Birth Control as a Covered Preventive Service
Good news! You may remember that the health care reform legislation enacted last year included provisions for preventive health care services to be … More
Quick Hit: New Data on U.S. Sexually Transmitted Infections
If you need something to read over the long weekend and have a really strong interest in sexually transmitted infections, you're in luck … More
National Women’s Check-Up Day: Wondering if You Should Get Tested?
Today marks the 8th annual National Women's Check-Up Day, a nationwide effort coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office … More
Wrap-Up: STD Prevention Conference, HIV/AIDS Awareness & Female Condoms in D.C.
Amanda Lenhart, senior research specialist at Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, has posted her presentation on social media and young adults … More
Panel de la FDA recomienda vacuna contra el cáncer cervicouterino; Joven de Florida se opone a Gardasil como vía a la ciudadanía
Publicado por Christine / del orginial en inglés Sept 15, 2009: OBOS is committed to expanding our audience and in this spirit we’ve … More
CDC Officially Reverses HPV Vaccine Requirement for Immigrant Women
Last week, the CDC issued revised vaccination criteria for U.S. immigration which will reverse the requirement that female immigrants seeking permanent residence or … More
FDA Panel Recommends Cervical Cancer Vaccine; Florida Teen Objects to Gardasil as Path to Citizenship
A second vaccine designed to protect against cervical cancer may soon be available in the United States. A Food and Drug Administration panel … More