The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most commonly sexually transmitted disease in the United States and is known to cause multiple cancers.

HPV infections are linked to the development of cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal cancers as well as genital warts.

In the United States 26.8% of women ages 19-59 are positive

for HPV. There are more then 100 strains of HPV with 13 known to

cause cervical cancer.

The Human Papilloma attacks the cervix, which increases the risk of cancer. Throughout life we may come have a HPV infection that our immune system can fight. A long term HPV infection lasting

longer then 6 months is high risk for cervical cancer.

HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)

VACCINATION TO PREVENT CANCERS

VACCINATION

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Cervarix is a vaccine that

HPV 6 and 8 which cause 90% of genital

cervical canceraccount for 70% of HPV 16 and 18 which

strains of HPV.

protects against four Gardasil is a vaccine that protection against HPV.

. There are currently two vaccines available for

infection

Chlamydia trachomatis

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Early or multiple

contraceptive use

Combined oral

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risk factors for higher rates of additional identifies Society Cancer American The

Current Guidelines for vaccination are to be given to both women and men ages 9-26 years of age.

The vaccine is a 3 injection series; the second and third injections must be administered 2 and 6 months apart.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all children get vaccinated at age 11. Murphy, J. & Mark, H. (2012). Cervical Cancer

Screening in the Era of Human Papillomavirus Testing and Vaccination. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health. 57 (6): 569-76

Center for Disease Control (2012) HPV Vaccination Information For Young Women- Fact Sheet. Retrieved From: http://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/STDFact-HPV-vaccine-young-women.htm

Having your child vaccinated at your doctors office can help prevent future HPV infection as well as reduce their risk of cancer. The vaccines are safe and effective and recommended by doctors.

Prevent HPV by getting vaccinated. The vaccine with a healthy lifestyle and safe sexual practices will

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