Vaccines
What are vaccines?
Vaccines are medicines that prevent disease before they happen
C in CARD stands for?
Comfort
What does HPV stand for?
Human Papillomavirus
You cannot ask the nurse questions on vaccination day
False
You CAN ask the nurse any questions you may have
Are vaccines safe?
Yes
Doctors and scientists study vaccines very well to make sure they are safe
D in CARD stands for?
Distract
When is the best time to get the HPV vaccine?
Vaccines save more than 2 million lives every year
True
Vaccines save 2-3 million lives per year
How do vaccines work?
Vaccines teach your body how to recognize and fight off germs.
CARD stands for Comfort, Ask, Rest, Distract
False
Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract
How many doses of the HPV vaccine do you get?
2 doses
Given at least 6 months apart to give you the best protection against HPV.
The HPV vaccine cannot protect against cancer
False
The HPV vaccine CAN protect you against certain cancers