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Cervical Cancer - FAQ

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Which types of HPV does the vaccine protect against?
The vaccines protect against different types of HPV.

How effective is the HPV vaccine?
Gardasil and Cervarix are highly effective in preventing infection with the types of HPV that they target.

Does HPV cause cervical cancer?
Infection with certain types of HPV is the major cause of cervical cancer. Almost all women will have HPV infection at some point but very few will develop into cervical cancer.

How do you get HPV?
HPV is passed through skin-to-skin contact most often during sexual intercourse.

Who should get the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls from 10 years to young women as old as 26 years.

Can you lower your chances of getting HPV?
Because HPV is common and invisible the only way to lower your chances is to not have sex.

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