HPV Vaccines: Separating Myths from Reality - Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

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HPV Vaccines: Separating Myths from Reality

Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2019;41(7):417-418

DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693691

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Procedure in Case of Refusal to Vaccinate

Many parents and guardians of adolescents have refused vaccination against HPV. This refusal has been a phenomenon observed with other vaccines as well. For physicians facing this situation, it is advisable to provide information on the safety of vaccines and reasons not to delay vaccination. If parents or guardians decide not to apply the vaccine, it should be registered in the medical record that the vaccine was prescribed and refused. Physicians should continue to discuss the benefits of immunization in subsequent visits, because some parents may reconsider their decision not to vaccinate or simply postpone vaccination. Reasons for refusal to vaccinate should be addressed by all professionals.

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