HPV (human papillomavirus) can cause six types of cancer – cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile and head & neck. The HPV vaccine can protect against this. The vaccine is recommended for ages 9 – 26. People ages 27 – 45 are also eligible for the vaccine but should talk to their doctors about whether they…

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for 90% of cervical and anal cancers, 70% of vaginal, vulvar, and oropharyngeal (throat) cancers, and 60% of penile cancers. The HPV vaccine protects against 9 different types of HPV, 7 of which cause the majority of HPV-related cancers. The vaccine is prophylactic – it must be given before exposure…