fact #1
According to the CDC, 70% of people will get HPV at some point in their lives.
fact #2
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is common virus that can lead to 6 types of cancers later in life. It is most often transmitted though intimate contact such as sexual intercourse.
fact #3
There are over 150 strains of HPv and they are divided into Low-Risk and High-Risk Strains
fact #4
HPV is most often transmitted through intimate contact such as sexual intercourse.
fact #5
Growing evidence shows that you do not need to have sex to get HPV. Open mouth kissing can be enough to spread the virus.
fact #6
You can develop
symptoms of HPV years after you’ve had
intimate contact with someone with HPV.
fact #7
Most people with young and healthy immune systems will clear HPV within 2 years. In some it does not clear leading to persistent HPV dormant/latent/silent infection, ultimately increasing the potential risk of cancer.
fact #8
Our immune systems start to weaken with age after 25. diet and lifestyle choices have a very significant impact on the immune system.
fact #9
Those with weakened immune systems are nless likely to clear nthe viurs and are at a heightened risk of developing hpv related cancers.
fact #10
HPV causes 6 cancers: Cervical, Anal, Oral, Vulvar, Vaginal, Penile.
fact #11
90% of ce8vical and anal cancers are caused by HPV.
fact #12
Every year in the US alone, nearly 200,000 women are estimated to be diagnosed with cervical pre-cancer.
fact #13
You do not need to have anal sex to get anal cancer
fact #14
Recent studies show that 70% of throat oropharynx cancers are caused by HPV also.
fact #15
40% of cancers caused by HPV occur in men. However, HPV is rarely diagnosed in men due to limited screening and vaccination rates in men are low.
fact #16
Recurrent HPV further increases cancer risk, making screening particularly important.
fact #17
THE HPV VACCINE IS RECOMMENDED BY THE CDC FOR BOTH FEMALES AND MALES AGES 6-26 AND TO SOME ADULTS AGES 27-45 IF THEY DID NOT GET ADEQUATELY VACCINATED WHEN THEY WERE YOUNGER. SOME CLINICIANS ALSO RECOMMEND VACCINATION TO ADULTS OVER 45
fact #18
The HPV vaccine is designed to prevent cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers, as well as, genital warts caused by HPV
fact #19
THE HPV VACCINE has been shown to be highly effective and for side-effects to be rare. Vaccination is a personal decision that should be respected. We support making informed decisions that are best for you and your family.