HPV vaccines (shots) can help protect people from serious diseases. HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted disease. It can cause:
Doctors recommend that girls and boys get the HPV shots at age 11 or 12. The HPV vaccine works best when it’s given before a person is sexually active.
The HPV vaccine is covered under the Affordable Care Act. Depending on your insurance plan, your daughter or son may be able to get the vaccine at no cost to you. Talk to your insurance provider.
Use the following questions to start a conversation with your child’s doctor about the HPV vaccine.
It helps to have questions for the doctor or nurse written down ahead of time. Print this list of questions, and take it to your child’s next appointment.
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