HPV Basics
HPV stands for this.
What is human papillomavirus?
The HPV vaccine helps protect against HPV infections that can cause this disease.
What is cancer?
Most people with an HPV infection experience this, even though they may still have the virus.
What are signs or symptoms?
HPV is a common type of germ. Is it a virus or a bacterium?
What is a virus?
The HPV vaccine is recommended routinely at these two ages.
What are ages 11 and 12?
These small, flesh-colored or gray growths can appear on the genitals or surrounding areas with some types of HPV.
What are genital warts?
True or false: A person can have HPV without knowing it.
What is true?
True or False: The HPV vaccine can be started at age 9.
What is true?
HPV-related genital warts may appear as a single growth or as multiple growths with this appearance.
What is a cauliflower-like appearance?
This is what happens to most HPV infections within two years?
What is they go away on their own?
Most students who start the HPV vaccine series before their 15th birthday need this many doses.
What are two doses?
A person with an HPV-related cervical condition may eventually experience this symptom.
What is abnormal vaginal bleeding?
Some HPV infections that do not go away can eventually lead to this serious disease.
What is cancer?
The vaccine works best when given before a person is exposed to HPV. Does it prevent new infections or cure an infection someone already has?
What is prevent new infections?
HPV-related cancer may first appear as a persistent lump on this part of the body, often mistaken for a swollen lymph node.
What is the neck?