{"id":18078,"date":"2017-08-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cadca1stg.wpengine.com\/2017\/08\/23\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-hpv-vaccine\/"},"modified":"2024-04-24T19:31:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T19:31:03","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-the-hpv-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cadca.org\/ru\/public-health\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-hpv-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know about the HPV Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is HPV?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Human papilloma virus or HPV is a virus that causes the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.\u00a0 There are more than 40 strands of HPV passed through sexual contact that can lead to serious health problems including genital warts and certain types of cancers.\u00a0 HPV does not discriminate based on gender, infecting both men and women.\u00a0 Additionally, at least \u00a080 to 90 percent<\/a> of sexually active women and men respectively will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives.\u00a0 Most people do not know they have been exposed to HPV and in most instances, it goes away on its own without causing any problems.\u00a0 However, that is not always the case.\u00a0 There is no way to know who will develop problems and who will not.<\/p>\n

HPV-Related Cancers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Cervical cancer is the most common HPV-associated cancer among women. \u00a0Given that men do not have a cervix, most HPV-associated cancers that arise in men are non-cervical cancers, such as those of the oropharynx and anus.\u00a0 According to the National Cancer Institute, there are no formal screening programs for HPV-associated non-cervical cancers.\u00a0 However, a clinical trial of Gardasil<\/a> (an HPV vaccine) in men indicated that it can prevent anal cell changes caused by persistent HPV infection and genital warts.\u00a0 You can protect yourself against many strains of HPV known to cause these cancers by getting vaccinated and encouraging those you know to get the vaccine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Importance of HPV Vaccinations<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vaccination is the approved public health intervention for reducing the risk of developing HPV-associated cancers at sites other than the cervix. The HPV vaccine provide maximum benefit if a person receives it before (s)he is sexually active.\u00a0 Also, the vaccine guards against most cases of cervical cancer by protecting women against future HPV infection.\u00a0 Thus, it is important to get the vaccine before you are exposed to the virus.\u00a0 Even if you have been exposed to HPV, the vaccine may provide some residual benefit.\u00a0 Although HPV vaccines have been found to be safe when given to people who are already infected with HPV, the vaccines do not treat the infection. If all young women and men were to get the vaccine, cervical cancer deaths around the world could potentially be reduced by as much as two-thirds<\/a>.\u00a0 Lastly, if a significant proportion of the population is vaccinated, we can enhance herd immunity, which provides protection to those who are not vaccinated.<\/p>\n

Who should get the HPV vaccine? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective cancer-fighting vaccine that should be given before becoming sexually active.\u00a0 Those who should receive the vaccine include:<\/p>\n