K.A.S.A de Blogs' presentation on HPV was the first to ketch my attention. The virus is the most common and can cause cervical cancer among females. Luckily, for girls there is the gardasil vaccine which helps protect girls from getting the virus and prevents cervical cancer. Unfortunately for boys there is not a way for them to get tested for the virus. Their presentation reminded me that it is so important to have safe sex with your partner and to get tested regularly. Also because the HPV does not have to be transmitted through sexual intercourse it makes it very likely for many people to be diagnosed with the virus. It also made me realize that it is important to know who you want to be sexually involved with since HPV is so common among people--espicially women: eight out of ten women have been diagnosed with the virus.
I was very impressed with the passion and message behind the group's reasoning for presenting this topic to the class. Being aware of STDs, HIV, HPV, etc. is very important, especially for the upcoming generation. It is becoming more and more common among teens and young adults so awareness of the diseases out there can be frightening, but as long as people take precaution and stay protected people will be less likely to have the viruses.
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