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Human papillomavirus (HPV) |
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. HPV can lead to cervical cancer in women, as well as other oral and genital (sex organ) cancers in men and women. HPV also causes genital warts. |
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HPV is usually spread during sex. You can spread (or get) the virus without knowing it. Sometimes babies become infected from their mothers during birth. |
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HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer. In the United States, about 10,000 women get cervical cancer every year, and about 4,000 die from it. It can also lead to cancers of the vagina, vulva, penis, anus, throat, and mouth. |
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If you ever have sex, you are at risk. At least half of sexually active people get infected with HPV at some point in their lives. |
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Vaccination is the best way to prevent HPV infection. |
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| HPV Vaccine Schedule |
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| The vaccine is most effective if you get it before becoming sexually active. However, if you are already sexually active, you should still get vaccinated. Both girls and boys should get HPV vaccine, starting at around age 11–12 years. Older teens and young adults should also start or complete their HPV vaccine series. The vaccine is given in 3 doses over 6 months. |
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| Trusted Websites |
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| Prevent HPV |
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| Website for parents, provides information, resources and videos about HPV vaccination from the Vaccine Education Center |
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Video Library |
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| HPV Stories - Michele's Story: Michele partnered with the Global Initiative Against HPV and Cervical Cancer (GIAHC) to complete a 700-mile paddle board expedition across the Ganges River in November 2011, with the goal of helping to increase knowledge about cervical cancer and its prevention among women in India. |
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| >> view all HPV videos |
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| Personal Testimonies |
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| Stories of suffering and loss from human papillomavirus (HPV) |
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| HPV Q&As |
| HPV disease and vaccine information |
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| This page was reviewed
on February 4, 2013 |
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Immunization Action Coalition • 1573 Selby Avenue, Suite 234 • Saint Paul, MN 55104 |
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The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), a non-profit organization, works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. IAC also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, healthcare organizations, and government health agencies. |
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