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If you re familiar with the term HPV, or human papillomavirus as it s known in the science world, then it s likely because you ve had the HPV jab (also known as the cervical cancer vaccine). HPV, which can be transmitted sexually, is responsible for 99.7% of cervical cancers. But despite that, knowledge surrounding this potentially cancer-causing virus - which can lay dormant in the body for up to 20 years - is pretty low.
In fact, in a survey previously conducted by Jo s Cervical Cancer Trust, it emerged that just over half (51%) of women quizzed were unaware that HPV infection is a risk factor for cervical cancer. So the experts at the charity thought they d help us clear up a few things up by dispelling some common myths that have been floating around about HPV.
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Numbers of COVID cases in the UK have been reassuringly low over the past couple of months, but the emergence of a new Indian variant of the virus threatens to disrupt the progress. With suspicions that the variant could be far more transmissable than other versions of the virus, experts are urging caution as we edge close towards normal life resuming.
The Indian variant of coronavirus is now thought to be most prevalent in areas such as Bolton, Blackburn, and parts of London. As it continues to spread around the country, it s vital we know what symptoms to look out for. We could probably all pass some sort of exam on the key symptoms of COVID-19, at this point, with the most common signs being a high temperature, a new, continuous cough, and a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste. But according to one doctor based in India, there s another symptom that s emerging, and may theoretically be linked to the Indian variant.
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By now, the COVID vaccination roll-out is well underway in the UK. More than 30 million adults across the nation have received their first vaccine, while millions more have had both doses and are well on their way to peak immunity.
If you re still awaiting your invitation, you may have some understandable anticipation about what the side effects of a coronavirus vaccine might be. There have been varying reports of side effects following the different jabs on offer in the UK, and new research into the most widely available - the Oxford/Astrazeneca and the Pfizer vaccines - suggests there are three particularly common symptoms suffered as a result.
Apr 21, 2021 - 01:09 pm By Lovemore Moyo
KickOff.com has been tipped off about that Aleksandar Cavric could be the next European footballer heading to the PSL with at least three PSL clubs having raised a hand of interest in the Serbian.
Word reaching this website is that one of the Big Three has shown interest in the 26-year-old who has been put on the radar of another two clubs on the domestic scene.
However, Cavric is also wanted in Egypt while there is also the option of heading out to the Middle East.
The Serbian is currently playing his football in the first tier of Slovakian football for Slovan Bratislava but previously played for KRC Genk in Belgium and Danish club Aarhus GF.