WHY DOCTORS RECOMMEND THE HPV VACCINE
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a sexually transmitted virus that affects both men and women and can cause multiple cancers. About 14 million Americans are infected with HPV each year, and cancer caused by the virus is diagnosed every 20 minutes.
Is the HPV Vaccine Safe?
Yes. The HPV vaccine has been studied very carefully and is continuing to be monitored by the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration. No serious safety concerns have been linked to the HPV vaccination.
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What Cancers Can the HPV Virus Cause?
HPV can cause multiple types of cancers in both men and women. These include cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile, and oropharynx (back of the throat) cancers.
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Help prevent cancer.
For more information about the HPV vaccine, contact your child’s primary care physician.