Today, I received my first of three shots of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. I contemplated about this shot for a little and even called my mom for help! It is not a necessary shot but the statistic of at least 75% of sexually active people being infected with the virus at some point in their lifetime encouraged me. Yes, the virus isn't super serious since most people who are infected without seriousness can clear without treatment, but I think I want to play on the safe side for this one. Plus, Gardisil (the vaccine I went for) is the only cervical cancer vaccine! I must remember that in 5 years, I should research for current information on any boosters I might need.
The funniest part of this process was the face of Charlene Choi (one of the famous Twins in HK) for the Gardasil campaign. I just started laughing to myself because I imagined a famous actress in the States campaigning for a Herpes ad. Imagine Hilary Duff on the face of genital herpes medication commercial? Oh my gah. I wish I could photoshop this! Anyway, when I was done with my shot, my arm had a bandage with the words "I did" all over it...haha. I also got a Charlene folder, Charlene tissues, and a Charlene plastered pamphlet encouraging the prevention of cervical cancer. Oh, Hong Kong. Why must your superficial celebrity stardom and media be so pervasive that it goes so far as to campaign for Gardasil?!
With much work to be done, I am reminding myself to write about the following topics in my next big blog!
-HK cinema class as a constant reminder of how I turned away from my true interests
-Peter Chan, he's the man!
-RC Cultural Night + crazy HK girls + hall culture shock once again with gossip + story about karaoke until 7 am and loss of friendship due to fear of gossip ...with uploaded videos
-Lantau
-Victoria Harbor yacht trip
13 years ago
1 comment:
i had my physical earlier this week and she's also scheduled me to start my round of vaccines! booo, i hate shots though -_- you should also get a pap smear!
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