The Woodbury Medical Group is located
in the Hoag Health Center at the
Woodbury Town Center, on the corner
of Sand Canyon and Irvine Blvd.
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may not always be very much fun!
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may not always be very much fun!
To make it easier on you and your loved ones you can check how many people are currently waiting for urgent care, before you even come to the
office. Just visit our
new Facebook
page for the
latest update.
Latest News
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Price Waterhouse Coopers PWC interviews Woodbury Medical Group's own Dr. Felix Horng as an expert about healthcare access. More >>
Language Interpretation Many health plans provide language interpretation services to help you make an appointment. More >>
Having trouble sleeping? You are not alone. Find out what steps you can take to get a good nite's sleep. More >>
Price Waterhouse Coopers PWC interviews Woodbury Medical Group's own Dr. Felix Horng as an expert about healthcare access. More >>
WOODBURY MEDICAL GROUP
6340 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92620
Phone: 949-559-6500
6340 Irvine Boulevard
Irvine, California 92620
Phone: 949-559-6500
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WHAT IS AN HPV VACCINE?
What is the HPV Vaccine (Gardasil)? "Genital HPV is a common virus that is passed on through genital contact, most often during sex. Most sexually active people will get HPV at some time in their lives, though most will never even know it. It is most common in people in their late teens and early 20s. There are about 40 types of HPV that can infect the genital areas of men and women. Most HPV types cause no symptoms and go away on their own. But some types can cause cervical cancer in women and other less common genital cancers— like cancers of the anus, vagina, and vulva (area around the opening of the vagina). Other types of HPV can cause warts in the genital areas of men and women, called genital warts. Genital warts are not a life-threatening disease. But they can cause emotional stress and their treatment can be very uncomfortable. Every year, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and almost 4,000 women die from this disease in the U.S. About 1% of sexually active adults in the U.S. (or 1 million people) have visible genital warts at any point in time.” (Source: CDC - Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
Who should get it? The CDC recommends that all girls between the ages of 12 and 13 get an HPV Vaccine. Or for women up to the age of 26 who have not yet been vaccinated.
What does the vaccine protect against? The HPV vaccine protects against 70% of HPVs that can lead to cervical cancer. The vaccine does not protect against any other sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, getting the HPV vaccine does not eliminate the need for annual PAP screenings.
Is the vaccine safe? The HPV has been deemed safe by the FDA for females between the ages of 9 and 26. Due to some reports of fainting after the injection, patients should remain in their physicians’ office for 15 minutes after receiving the injection.
Who should get it? The CDC recommends that all girls between the ages of 12 and 13 get an HPV Vaccine. Or for women up to the age of 26 who have not yet been vaccinated.
What does the vaccine protect against? The HPV vaccine protects against 70% of HPVs that can lead to cervical cancer. The vaccine does not protect against any other sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, getting the HPV vaccine does not eliminate the need for annual PAP screenings.
Is the vaccine safe? The HPV has been deemed safe by the FDA for females between the ages of 9 and 26. Due to some reports of fainting after the injection, patients should remain in their physicians’ office for 15 minutes after receiving the injection.
THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY WOODBURY MEDICAL GROUP
WMG provides both urgent and primary care to patients in the Irvine area. Featuring Hoag-affiliated Board-Certified family physicians, who each bring with them a remarkable education, experience and track record, the doctors provide complete and comprehensive care, serving all ages and health concerns. Conveniently located in the Woodbury Center at the corner of Irvine Boulevard and Sand Canyon, WMG has been delivering award-winning medical care since it opened its doors in January 2007. The WMG provides family medicine and urgent care services to the communities of Woodbury, Northwood, Orchard Hills, Great Park, Woodbridge and Portola Springs. For more information, please visit our offices.