Can the HPV vaccine protect you from HPV types that cause cancer and genital warts?

HPV vaccine prevents infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) types that are associated with many cancers, including:

  • Anal cancer in females and males
  • Cervical cancer in females
  • Penile cancer in males
  • Throat cancer in females and males
  • Vaginal and vulvar cancers in females

In addition, HPV vaccine prevents infection with HPV types that cause genital warts in both females and males.

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1. Can the Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cancer?
2. Can the HPV vaccine protect you from HPV types that cause cancer and genital warts?
3. Who should get the HPV Vaccine?
4. How can I protect my children from HPV?
5. How can I protect myself from HPV and cancer?
6. How can I get the HPV vaccine today?