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Description

Human Papillomavirus - (Hpv) is a type of virus that invades the cervical cells.

Symptoms

None when first infected. Early symptoms can consist of abnormal vaginal bleeding (between periods) and - more rarely - discomfort during intercourse.

Complications

Cervical cell changes (abnormal Pap test), cervical cancer, and death.

Transmission

Spread by having sex with an infected person.

Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can prevent most cervical cancers and genital warts.

As an adult, do I need to be vaccinated for Human Papillomavirus - (Hpv)?

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.

Vaccine Information Statement

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cervarix Fact Sheet (pdf)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Gardasil Fact Sheet English (pdf)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Gardasil Fact Sheet Spanish (pdf)