Vaginal and Vulvar Cancers Prevention
The human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed from one person to another during sex, causes many vaginal and vulvar cancers as well as cervical cancer. A vaccine protects against the HPV types that most often cause vaginal, vulvar, and cervical cancers.
Getting the HPV Vaccine
It is recommended for 11- and 12-year-old girls. Ideally, girls should get three doses of this vaccine before their first sexual contact. It also can be given to females who are 13–26 who did not get any or all of the shots when they were younger. If you or someone you care about is in this age range, talk with a doctor about it.
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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