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About HPV
HPV stands for Human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection1. Around 80% of sexually active women and men will be infected with HPV at some point in their lifetime2. Ignoring HPV infections can lead to some pretty serious diseases3. HPV infection accounts for a large percentage of HPV-related cancers and diseases worldwide1:
Cervical Cancer a
Anal Cancer a
Vulvar Cancer a
Vaginal Cancer a
Genital Warts a
a: Not all cervical precansers and lesions, vulvar and vaginal, and anal cancer cases are caused by HPV.
Since there are often no HPV symptoms or signs, anyone who is sexually active can get the virus without knowing it and then pass it on.4
HPV stands for Human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection1. Around 80% of sexually active women and men will be infected with HPV at some point in their lifetime2. Ignoring HPV infections can lead to some pretty serious diseases3. HPV infection accounts for a large percentage of HPV-related cancers and diseases worldwide1:
Cervical Cancer a
Anal Cancer a
Vulvar Cancer a
Vaginal Cancer a
Genital Warts a
a: Not all cervical precansers and lesions, vulvar and vaginal, and anal cancer cases are caused by HPV.
Since there are often no HPV symptoms or signs, anyone who is sexually active can get the virus without knowing it and then pass it on.4
Help Prevent HPV Today
Help Prevent
HPV Today
Getting infected with HPV is more common than you might think. If you are sexually active, you can get HPV, even if you have
had sex with only one person. You also can develop HPV symptoms years after having sex with someone who has the
infection. This makes it hard to know when you first got it.1
Getting infected with HPV is more common than you might think. If you are sexually active, you can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. You also can develop HPV symptoms years after having sex with someone who has the infection. This makes it hard to know when you first got it.1
The good news is, there are steps you can take to protect yourself:
HPV Vaccination
Getting vaccinated will help protect you and your loved ones from serious HPV-related diseases. When was the last time you talked to your doctor about the HPV vaccine? Make the conversation part of your next appointment.
Regular Check-Ups and Screening
Getting regular check-ups and screenings will help protect you and your loved ones from serious HPV-related diseases. When was the last time you talked to your doctor about the HPV vaccine?
Make the conversation part of your next appointment.
Find a clinic closest to you and set up an appointment to speak with your
doctor about HPV vaccination and screening.
Find a clinic closest to you and set up an
appointment to speak with your
doctor about
HPV vaccination and screening.
Find a clinic closest to
you and set up an
appointment to speak
with your doctor about
HPV vaccination and
screening.
