HPV vaccination rates are some of the lowest throughout the country including in Orange County.
The Florida Department of Health鈥檚 Terrolyn Huckaby says she鈥檚 seen few negative side effects.
鈥淢e personally, I have not seen any issues, but HPV vaccine is very safe," said Huckaby. "It鈥檚 very effective in preventing HPV as well. But vaccines are like any medication they can have side effects as well. Anything can have side effects.鈥�
Instead, Huckaby thinks the stigma around the sexual activity that transmits the virus, might explain why only 60 percent of adolescents are vaccinated against it.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say have been reported.
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