Human papillomavirus (pap-ah-LO-mah-VYE-rus) (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. Almost every sexually active person will acquire HPV at some point in their lives.
News & Information
- Common Questions about 9-Valent HPV Vaccine (Jun 23)
- Updated 9-Valent HPV Vaccination Recommendations of the ACIP (Mar 27)
- Press Release: Millions of US women are not getting screened for cervical cancer
- New CME available for clinicians on communicating about HPV safety and efficacy
- Overview of changing death rates for cervical cancer from 1999-2013
- Infographic: HPV Cancer Prevention [1 page]
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- Page last updated: June 23, 2015
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