Description: The HPV vaccine protects against several types of HPV that cause cancer. But many parents have questions about who should be vaccinated and when. Here are clear answers from Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute and the KPWA immunization team.
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August 3, 2021
In 2006, the U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved a vaccine that brought health care one step closer to an elusive goal: preventing cancer. It was the HPV vaccine, which protects against HPV infections that can lead to several cancers, including cervical, penile, throat, and others. But there is a lot of information about the HPV vaccine that makes it confusing for parents.
To help you understand the HPV vaccine, Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute has answers to frequently asked questions and suggestions for helpful resources.