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Adelola Ajayi

Professor Witte

ENGL 101A

October 14, 2017

Annotated Bibliography

Bayas, J., et al. "Cervical Cancer Vaccination Indications, Efficacy, and Side Effects."

Gynecologic Oncology, vol. 110, no. 3 SUPPL.2, 2008, pp. S11-S14, SCOPUS,

www.scopus.com, doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2008.06.029.

This article discusses HPV and the various types of cancer associated with this disease. The text

highlights how the vaccine will change the outbreak of HPV in young women. The way in which

the vaccine fights and works in the body is also analyzed in this article. The text highlights the

two types of HPV vaccines that are available, Gardasil and Cervarix. The effectiveness of the

vaccine was also explained shows that they determined efficacy, by investigating how the

vaccination deals with infection. The article also discusses various clinical studies focused

around the vaccine and how it forms antibodies to protect against HPV. This article is credible

because it shows research about the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine. This article will help me

examine the vaccination and if it is effective in preventing HPV and its side effects.

Hawkes, David, et al. "Answering Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Concerns; a Matter of

Science and Time." Infectious Agents & Cancer, vol. 8, no. 1, Jan. 2013, pp. 22-

29. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1186/1750-9378-8-22.

The text analyzes the origin of the HPV vaccination, acknowledging that the Gardasil

vaccination came first. The article examines the effectiveness of the HPV vaccination against

HPV, which leads to further investigation of if the vaccination, and the prevention of cervical

cancer. Safety of the HPV vaccine is also analyzed, the article discusses the results they acquired
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from the control group. The article concludes that the HPV vaccine is effective and prevents

against non-vaccine oncogenic types. The article is credible because the research is evident and

the experimental data is presented and thoroughly explained. This article will help me understand

how HPV prevents cervical cancer and genital warts.

Nath, Amiya Kumar and Devinder Mohan Thappa. "Vaccines for Human Papillomavirus

Infection: A Critical Analysis." Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology &

Leprology, vol. 75, no. 3, May/Jun2009, pp. 245-254. EBSCOhost, doi:10.4103/0378-

6323.51240.

Nath and Thappa describe what the Human Papilloma virus is and its effects in young men and

young women in the United States and other various countries. The article explains that the

relationship between the body and HPV is a virus-host interaction. Pros and Cons of taking the

vaccine are also examined throughout this text. The text analyzes research that shows efficacy of

the vaccination, and concluded that the vaccine is effective. Nath and Thappa also highlight the

cost of the vaccination and realize that it is costly but worth it. The moral effects of the HPV

vaccine are also discussed. This article is credible because thorough research is shown and

statistics are clear. This article will help me to understand the effectiveness of the vaccine, how

the vaccine works and how others view the vaccination itself.

Reiter, P. L., et al. "How Much Will it Hurt? HPV Vaccine Side Effects and Influence on

Completion of the Three-Dose Regimen." Vaccine, vol. 27, no. 49, 2009, pp. 6840-6844,

SCOPUS, www.scopus.com, doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.09.016.

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This article discusses the HPV vaccine and its side effects on young women. The article

examines the HPV vaccination and its effects immediately after receiving the vaccine, a few

hours after receiving the vaccination and a few days after receiving the vaccine. The authors

examine the pain levels young women feel as a result of receiving the HPV injection. Also, the

article examines HPV side effects compared to other vaccinations side effects. This article is

credible because it shows thorough research and data is present to build credibility. This text will

help me analyze the side effects associated with the HPV vaccine and young women's

perspective on the pain compared to other vaccinations.

Thomas, Tami L. "The New Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine: Pros and Cons for Pediatric

and Adolescent Health." Pediatric Nursing, vol. 34, no. 5, Sep/Oct2008, pp. 429-431.

EBSCOhost,

search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=35155803&site=ehost-live.

Thomas defines the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), explains how it is acquired and then goes on

to show how many people have been affected by this virus. She also describes the effects that

HPV has on an individual's health. Thomas begins to discuss the HPV vaccination and its

purpose, which leads her to discuss the arguments for and against the vaccination. She discusses

that individuals are against the vaccination because of the cost and the promotion of promiscuity.

She also discusses why individuals are for the vaccination, giving specific reasons such as

prevention of cervical cancer and promoting sexual education. Throughout this article, Thomas

builds credibility by including statistics and referencing the Center for Disease Control. This text

will help me acquire information related to the HPV vaccination and why people are against it
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and why people are for it, this text will help me to establish my claims and defend them

effectively.