hpv

HPV vaccines, introduced in 2006, prevent cervical cancer.

Free HPV vaccinations are offered in some pilot regions including Jiangsu and Shandong.

And there are three safe, effective vaccines that all target HPV 16 and 18.

The HPV vaccine protects against the human papillomavirus that causes the majority of cases.

Chinese health authorities have pledged to expand free HPV vaccination to cover more people.

HPV does cause cervical cancer, but it's a misconception that only women have to be concerned with HPV caused cancers.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also recommends that boys be vaccinated against HPV.

Using condoms helps prevent the spread of HPV during sex.

Since 2006, a vaccine has been available that protects against the most frequent cancer-causing types of HPV.

Normally you think HPV, you think of women, cervical cancer.