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HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine

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Quick facts
Recommended for
Children ages 11–12+ and specific groups
Frequency
2 or 3 doses 6–12 months apart

What is HPV?

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that can lead to cancer. Nearly 80 million people—about one in four—are currently infected with HPV in the United States. About 14 million people, including teens, become infected with HPV each year.

In the U.S., nearly 35,000 people are estimated to be affected by a cancer caused by HPV infection each year. While there is screening for cervical cancer that can detect cancer early, there is no recommended screening for the other cancers caused by HPV infection, like cancers of the back of the throat, anus, penis, vagina or vulva.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you believe you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

References:

Meites E, Szilagyi PG, Chesson HW, Unger ER, Romero JR, Markowitz LE. Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2019;68:698–702. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm6832a3 opens in a new tab
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. Hamborsky J, Kroger A, Wolfe S, eds. 13th ed. Washington D.C. Public Health Foundation, 2015.
Vaccine Information Statement: HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine-What you need to know. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). October 30. 2019. https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hpv.pdf opens in a new tab. Accessed May 2020.
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