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What We Know About HPV
- HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. It is a sexually transmitted disease.
- HPV is very common: At least 80% of sexually active women in the United States have contracted this virus by the age of 50 (although many remain without symptoms).
- HPV is the virus that causes genital warts.
- Studies show that virtually all cases of cervical cancer are linked to certain types of HPV.
What We Know About GARDASIL
- GARDASIL is a vaccine for girls, 9 years and older, and women.
- GARDASIL is indicated for the prevention of cervical cancer, precancerous lesions, and genital warts.
- GARDASIL can protect you against HPV Types 6, 11, 16, and 18, the types that are most likely to lead to cancer.
What You Can Do
- Ask your doctor about the GARDASIL vaccine.
- Educate yourself and your friends.
- Get yourself vaccinated and encourage your friends to do the same.
- Have you daughters vaccinated.
For more information patients can go to www.gardasil.com or www.hpv.com
