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  1. HPV vaccine: Who needs it, how it works - Mayo Clinic

    Human papillomavirus, also called HPV, is spread by sexual activity. Some strains of HPV cause genital warts. Other HPV strains can cause cancers.

  2. Mayo Clinic Q and A: HPV Vaccination Series Can Be Started at Age 9

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the best age for boys and girls to get the human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine? There seems to be a range, but I have read ...

  3. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cervical cancer and HPV screening

    The test for human papillomavirus, or HPV, also is important because if you have that virus, it raises your risk for developing cervical cancer. Knowing if you ...

  4. HPV infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    Some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer. Most HPV infections don't lead to cancer. But some ...

  5. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Intramuscular Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic

    This vaccine also helps prevent anal, oropharyngeal (mouth and throat), or head and neck cancer, genital warts, and abnormal or precancerous diseases of the ...

  6. HPV Vaccine Now Recommended for Boys - Mayo Clinic News Network

    In addition, HPV causes genital warts as well as mouth and throat cancers. The HPV4 vaccine is a safe, effective vaccine that can help prevent HPV infection, ...

  7. Infectious Diseases A-Z: Who should get the HPV vaccine and why? - Mayo Clinic News Network

    The HPV vaccine protects against sexually transmitted infections that can cause cancer and genital warts. An estimated 79 million Americans are infected with ...

  8. HPV infection - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

    Your doctor might be able to diagnose human papillomavirus (HPV) infection by looking at your warts. If genital warts aren't visible, you'll need one or ...

  9. Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting kids from cancer with HPV vaccine

    The HPV vaccine should be part of a routine vaccination schedule. It's a preventive measure that can save lives later.

  10. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Adults up to age 45 and at risk for HPV infection can get vaccine

    ... human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine. The vaccine isn't necessary for ... Two strains of HPV cause 70% of all cervical cancer and cervical precancerous lesions.