WHAT IS HPV AND WHAT IS THE HPV VACCINE?HPV is the abbreviation for human papillomavirus. There are about 100 types of HPV viruses and some of these types cause
HPV is the abbreviation for human papillomavirus. There are about 100 types of HPV viruses and some of these types cause cancer.
The HPV vaccine is cancer prevention for your child. It is the only vaccine available to prevent six types of cancer.Three doses are recommended for teens and young adults who start the series at age 15 through 26 years, and for immunocompromised persons.Boys and girls starting at age 9 should get the vaccine so they’re protected before ever being exposed to the human papillomavirus virus or HPV.
As your kids grow up, you can’t protect them from everything. But you can protect them from six types of cancer with the HPV vaccination.Both boys and girls should be vaccinated to protect them from six types of cancers including cervical cancer and cancer of the throat, tongue and tonsils. All six types of cancers that can be prevented with the HPV vaccine are listed on our website: cancer.utah.gov/hpvThe FDA and the CDC have given the HPV vaccine an excellent safety record.
It’s important to point out that the long-term protection against cancer far outweighs any potential risk of short-term side effects.The HPV vaccine has been studied now for more than a decade. During that time there has been no sign of the vaccine losing any of its effectiveness in individuals who received the vaccine.Utah’s vaccination rate is improving. About 60% of boys and girls are getting the HPV vaccine. Parents, you can protect your child from six types of cancer by getting them vaccinated.Talk with your healthcare provider, pharmacy, local health department, or community health center.
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