KidzDocTalk

HPV Vaccine: What is it & Who is Eligible?

Episode Summary

In this episode of KidzDocTalk, Dr. Jennie and Pablo H. Anglas, MD, FAAP from MD Kids Pediatrics Wynnewood discuss the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine. HPV can cause genital warts and several types of cancers. The HPV vaccine prevents against infection of disease causing HPV. This vaccine can be considered an investment in your child's health. Tune in to this episode to learn more about how the HPV vaccine can help prevent exposure to your child later on in life.

Episode Notes

This Episode Covers the Following Topics:

• What is HPV and what conditions it is associated with
• When did the vaccine come out and what patients is it indicated for
• How effective is  the HPV vaccine 
• Who is eligible for this vaccine
• Side effects associated with this vaccine
• Myths surrounding this vaccine

About Dr. Anglas:

Dr. Pablo H. Anglas is a pediatrician in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Medical Center Dallas and Methodist Dallas Medical Center where he currently serves at the Vice Chairman and Chairman. He received his medical degree from National University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is Pediatric Board Certified, a Fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics, a USCIS Civil Surgeon USCIS and also serves a Medical Lab Director at MD Kids Pediatrics.

HOBBIES

Fishing, soccer, swimming and traveling

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

3-Time DFW Child- Mom Approved Doctor

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

English, Spanish, French