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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Treatment and Care										Related Pages
										CDC recommends HPV vaccination at age 11 or 12 years (or can start at age 9 years) and for everyone through age 26 years, if not vaccinated already. For more information on the updated recommendations, see *Human Papillomavirus Vaccination for Adults: Updated Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices*.
Can I be treated for HPV or health problems caused by HPV?
There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health problems that HPV can cause:
**Genital warts** can be treated by your healthcare provider or with prescription medication. If left untreated, genital warts may go away, stay the same, or grow in size or number.
**Cervical precancer** can be treated. Women who get routine Pap tests and follow up as needed can identify problems *before* cancer develops. Prevention is always better than treatment. For more information visit www.cancer.orgexternal icon .
**Other HPV-related cancers** are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early. For more information visit www.cancer.orgexternal iconTreatment Guidelines and Updates
2021 STI Treatment Guidelines(July 22, 2021)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
Anogenital Warts
HPV-Associated Cancers and PrecancersResources for Clinicians
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Self-Study Moduleexternal icon – An online learning experience that helps users learn how to manage HPV. Free CME/CNE available. (November 1, 2017)
CDC Website – HPV Resources for Healthcare Professionals
							
					
						Page last reviewed:  July 22, 2021					Content source: 	Division of STD Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
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