What is HPV?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. HPV is the most common viral infection among sexually active adults1. Around 80% of women and men will be infected in their lifetime2. HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancer cases3,4.
What is HPV?
HPV is the most common viral infection among sexually active adults. Around 80% of women and men will be infected in their lifetime. HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancer cases.
What is HPV?
HPV is the most common viral infection among sexually active adults. Around 80% of women and men will be infected in their lifetime. HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancer cases.
HPV and Cervical Cancer
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is the cause of more than 99% of cervical cancer cases. Cervical cancer is the tenth most common cancer among Singaporean women. A new case is diagnosed every two days, and one woman loses the fight against cervical cancer every five days in Singapore11.
You can protect yourself
Getting infected with HPV is more common than you might think. The good news is there are two easy steps you can take to protect yourself.
Advocates share their stories
Ai Ling’s Story
Ai Ling learnt she developed cervical cancer from an infection she had never heard of. Now, she is a survivor who champions HPV vaccination for all women.
Speak to a doctor
It can be hard to know what to ask. Here are some helpful questions you can take to your next appointment.
FIND A CLINIC
Find a clinic closest to you and set up an appointment to speak with your doctor about vaccination and screening.