HPV can cause six types of cancer, but a vaccine can prevent them all.
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus. It is so common, more than 80% of people will get HPV in their lifetime, but most people do not know they have it because it usually does not cause symptoms. While most people’s immune system will clear the virus, those who do not can develop cancer. HPV can cause six types of cancer including cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, anus, and oropharynx (back of the throat).
The unique and hopeful thing about HPV cancers is that they can largely be prevented! Only two vaccines in the world can prevent cancer and the HPV vaccine, Gardasil-9, is one of them. Everyone is at risk for HPV because it is passed through skin-to-skin contact, so healthcare providers recommend all people, regardless of gender, be vaccinated against it. Children are eligible for the HPV vaccine starting at age of 9. Healthcare providers recommend vaccination at this age because children can get the most protection from the vaccine, but the vaccine is available to people through age 45.
The goal of this semester’s project is to raise awareness that HPV can lead to cancer or to persuade someone to consider the HPV vaccine for themselves or their children.
Category:Harmonic ConvergenceBest MessageStorytellingVideographyHumor
1st: Protect Their Future | Emma McBride & Rose Murray
“Protect Their Future” was produced by Emma McBride & Rose Murray for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Emma and Rose’s video as the winner of the Harmonic Convergence- Best Overall category.
2nd: Too Hard to Bear | Naomi Hurst
“Too Hard to Bear” was produced by Naomi Hurst for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Naomi’s video as runner-up of the Harmonic Convergence- Best Overall category.
1st: A Shot to Save Their Future | Kate Altick & Nayla Reese
“A Shot to Save Their Future” was produced by Kate Altick and Nayla Reese for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Kate and Nayla’s video as the winner of the Best Message category.
2nd: Fight for Your Health | Jazziell Allen & Jordan Jones
“Fight For Your Health” was produced by Jazziell Allen and Jordan Jones’ for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Kate and Nayla’s video as the runner-up of the Best Message category.
1st: A Wish for a Cure | Anna Meyers & Zac Gay
“A Wish for a Cure” was produced by Anna Meyers and Zac Gay for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Anna and Zac’s video as the winner of the Storytelling category.
2nd: Take a Paws, Find out the Cause | Peter Bowman
“Take a Paws, Find out the Cause” was produced by Peter Bowman for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Peter’s video as the runner-up of the Storytelling category.
1st: Too Close for Comfort | Jon Mack & Justin Nguyen
“Too Close for Comfort” was produced by Jon Mack & Justin Nguyen for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Jon and Justin’s video as the winner of the Videography category.
2nd: Take Control | Lilly Williamson & Caelyn Dockal
“Take Control” was produced by Lilly Williamson & Caelyn Dockal for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Lilly and Caelyn’s video as the runner-up of the Videography category.
Meet Your New Roommate | Cam Mashak
"Meet Your New Roommate" was produced by Cam Mashak for an experiential learning project organized by the Georgia Cancer Center and the Comm 3030 Audiovisual Communication course. A panel of judges with expertise in communications, video production, and public health selected Cam’s video as the winner of the Humor category.
