Human Papillomavirus - (Hpv) is a type of virus that invades the cervical cells.
None when first infected. Early symptoms can consist of abnormal vaginal bleeding (between periods) and - more rarely - discomfort during intercourse.
Cervical cell changes (abnormal Pap test), cervical cancer, and death.
Spread by having sex with an infected person.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent most cervical cancers and genital warts.
You should get the HPV vaccine if you are a female <26 years who has not completed the vaccine series. Women who are sexually active should still be vaccinated.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cervarix Fact Sheet (pdf)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Gardasil Fact Sheet English (pdf)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Gardasil Fact Sheet Spanish (pdf)