Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
You Would Do Anything to Protect Your Child from Cancer
Simply getting the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can help protect them against certain cancers later in life.
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HPV infects about 13 million people, including teens, each year
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With more than 135 million doses distributed in the U.S., HPV vaccine has a reassuring safety record backed by over 15 years of monitoring and research
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Studies show that the protection provided by HPV vaccine is long-lasting
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HPV vaccine protects against cancers caused by HPV infection
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Kids should get two shots of HPV vaccine 6-12 month apart
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HPV vaccination provides safe, effective, and long-lasting protection against cancers caused by HPV. Like any vaccine or medicine, HPV vaccination can have side effects.
Talk to your child's doctor about HPV vaccination. Learn more at www.cdc.gov/hpv.