On this episode, we’re focusing on the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US—human papillomavirus or HPV. Did you know that HPV infections are so common that nearly all men and women will get at least one type at some point in their lives? Many people will carry HPV and never know it. Yet for over 33 million people in our country, the infection has developed into cancer, which is why medical experts like our guests are urging prevention through HPV vaccination.

Shedding light on this important and timely topic, Well Said is pleased to welcome:

Michael Grosso, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics at Zucker School of Medicine and medical director at Huntington Hospital and acting chair of Huntington’s department of pediatrics, and, Lorry Rubin, MD, professor of pediatrics at the Zucker School of Medicine and director of pediatric infectious diseases at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.

Resources:

American Academy of Family Physicians

American Academy of Pediatrics

Centers for Disease Control

National Cancer Institute