The internet's role in HPV vaccine education

Pooja R. Patel; Abbey B. Berenson

doi:10.4161/hv.27967

The internet's role in HPV vaccine education

Pooja R. Patel, Abbey B. Berenson

Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Abstract

The internet is the second most popular source, after healthcare providers, of information regarding human papillomavirus (HPV). These online searches usually begin with the user entering generic terms in the search engine, and then reading the first few results that the engine returns. Unfortunately, research shows that much of this information obtained about the HPV vaccine is inaccurate and incomplete. In this review, we summarize the literature pertaining to online information concerning the HPV vaccine and review concerns related to obtaining online medical information. Finally, we propose possible solutions medical providers can employ in their everyday practice to help their patients obtain accurate information through their online searches.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1166-1170
Number of pages	5
Journal	Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
Volume	10
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4161/hv.27967
State	Published - May 2014

Keywords

Education
HPV
Internet
Media
Vaccine

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Immunology and Allergy
Immunology
Pharmacology

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