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American Academy of Pediatrics. 2018. Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) and HPV prevention in children: 5 key points that dental professionals need to know. Itasca, NY: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 p.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information for oral health professionals about oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) and human papillomavirus (HPV) prevention in children. It discusses what OPC is, its prevalence, and which population groups are most at risk. It also presents information on the relationship between OPC and HPV, OPC treatment options, the safety and efficacy of the HPV vaccine, and what oral health professionals can do it increase uptake of the vaccine.

Keywords: Human papillomavirus, Oral cancer, Oral health, Prevention, Risk factors, Safety, Vaccines

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2018. Answering questions about HPV vaccines: A guide for dental professionals. Itasca, NY: American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 p.

Annotation: This fact sheet provides information for oral health professionals about how to answer parents’ questions about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for children. It offers ideas about how best to recommend the vaccine to parents and how to prepare to answer parents’ questions. Sample questions that parents may ask about the importance, effectiveness, and safety of the vaccine and suggested responses are included.

Keywords: Human papillomavirus, Oral cancer, Oral health, Prevention, Risk factors, Safety, Vaccines
   

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