The HPV Vaccine: Helpful or Harmful?
Joel Palefsky, M.D., UCSF-Infectious Disease SpecialistDean Blumberg, M.D., Associate Professor, Pediatric Infectious Disease, UC Davis Medical Center; Unpaid Speaker for Merck (maker of Gardasil)Alina Salganicoff, Vice President and Director, Women's Health Policy and KaiserEDU.org, Kaiser Family Foundation; Ph.D. in Health Policy, The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public HealthSarah Varney, Health Reporter, KQED’s "The California Report" - Moderator 
HPV can be deadly, and many studies have suggested that the new vaccine Gardasil can be effective in preventing most types of HPV. But controversies still surround the vaccine. Many women can’t get their hands on it because of its high cost and age requirements. Others worry about being forced to give the shot to their daughters when the long-term effectiveness is still unknown. Come hear a panel of experts discuss the health and socio-political issues surrounding Gardasil and the future of HPV prevention and treatment.
Location: SF Club OfficeTime: 11:30 a.m. check-in, noon programCost: FREEAlso know: Underwritten by The California Wellness Foundation. Photo by Flickr user Kelsey.