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What You Should Know About HPV Before You Or Your Daughter Get The Vaccine

HPV was a new concern when I reached adulthood. I thankfully never got involved in hookup culture, and never tested positive for HPV. But it’s become such a common aspect of modern society that the CDC is now recommending children ages 11-12 get vaccinated against it.

By Jessica Marie Baumgartner3 min read
What You Should Know About HPV Before You Or Your Daughter Get The Vaccine

I would never have known, except that my ex-husband recently told our eldest daughter she needs to get her HPV vaccine. My daughter is a shy 11-year-old girl. She mostly spends her time reading, writing stories, and playing with her younger siblings.