Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

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HPV is a common virus that can lead to certain types of cancer later in life. Getting your 11-12 year-old child two doses of the HPV vaccine can prevent these cancers.

HPV Vaccine for Your Child

For Healthcare Professionals
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Find tips and resources for your practice to successfully communicate with parents about HPV vaccination.

HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion

Congratulations to the 2019 HPV Vaccine is Cancer Prevention Champion award winners!

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HPV Vaccine is Safe
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HPV vaccination is very safe and effective in protecting against HPV and the cancers it causes.

Learn more about HPV vaccine safety

HPV Cancers
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HPV infections can cause 6 types of cancers in men and women.

Learn more about HPV cancers

For Partners and Programs
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Find tools and resources to assist with your HPV vaccination efforts.

Resources for partners and programs

HPV: Lo que debe saber
Page last reviewed: May 24, 2019
Content source: National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention , National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases , National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion