As her parent, you have always been there for her.

When she was 3, you were there to bandage her knee.
When she was 6, you were there to help her sound out the big words.

Now is the time to protect your pre-teen daughter from cervical cancer.

• Cervical cancer is caused by a common virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV).
• In 2007, about 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and about 3,600 women will die from it in the U.S. 
• An HPV vaccine is now available. It can prevent most cervical cancers.
• The vaccine is safe and very effective.  
• Doctors recommend the HPV vaccine for all 11 and 12 year old girls. If your daughter missed getting the vaccine when she was 11 or 12, make an appointment for her to get it now.    

For more information on vaccines, ask your child’s healthcare provider or call 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) Website: www.cdc.gov/vaccines/preteen/

Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention