Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

• Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread by skin-to-skin contact and can cause cancer later in life.
• In the U.S. approximately 36,000 people are affected by a cancer caused by an HPV infection; however, HPV vaccination and regular cervical cancer screening tests can reduce the risk of cancer.
• HPV vaccination provides safe, effective, and lasting protection against the HPV infections that most commonly cause cancer.

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