HPV
Protect against HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) by having recommended vaccines and screening exams.
Getting the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention!
HPV is a common virus that infects men and women. The HPV vaccine protects against 6 kinds of cancer as well as genital warts.
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HPV Vaccination, male and female, age 13-17, 2018
HPV Vaccination, male and female, age 13-17, 2018
In Alaska, about 66% of young people ages 13-17 had received an HPV vaccination in 2018, compared to about 68% in the United States. Visit the CDC's 2018 Vaccination Coverage Report for more info.