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FDA Approves First Vaccine to Prevent Cervical Cancer

This document announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Gardasil, the first vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions and genital warts due to human... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Frequently Asked Questions About Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccines  External Link

The human papilloma virus (HPV) infects squamous epithelial cells in the body. Squamous epithelial cells are thin, flat cells that are found on the surface of the skin, cervix, vagina, anus, vulva, he... Details >

American Cancer Society  External Link

Thinking About Testing for HPV?  External Link

Changes in the cervix are often caused by a virus called human papilloma virus (HPV). A test to check for HPV can now be done at the same time as the Pap test. This document has answers to questions w... Details >

American Cancer Society  External Link

You Can Prevent Cervical Cancer  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This pamphlet is designed to inform you of an important cervical cancer prevention breakthrough for girls and women ages 9–26. The thought of anyone getting cancer can be scary. Fortunately, a combina... Details >

Gynecologic Cancer Foundation   External Link