Allaying parental concerns about the human papillomavirus vaccine.
This article presents the findings of parents' views on the human papillomavirus vaccine from one area of England. The authors outline that many parents have strong views about the vaccine particularly in relation to safety and effectiveness, age, and medical and moral concerns. This article presents an analysis of some of the issues. The authors conclude that nurses should provide up-to-date advice to help allay concerns.
Hutton
Sue
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Ash House, St. Martin's Hospital, Bath.
Finlay
Fiona
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D052685:Alphapapillomavirus; D005239:Fear; D000068857:Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine Quadrivalent, Types 6, 11, 16, 18; D006801:Humans; D009014:Morals; D030361:Papillomavirus Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology*
D000068857:Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine Quadrivalent, Types 6, 11, 16, 18; D053918:Papillomavirus Vaccines