HPV (human papillomavirus) can cause certain cancers and disease including cervical cancer and genital warts. HPV is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. Vaccination can help prevent certain HPV infections.
All children 11 or 12 years of age should get 2 doses of the HPV vaccine.
All unvaccinated adolescents and adults age 15 to 26 years should get 3 doses of the HPV vaccine.
Unvaccinated adults 27-45 should evaluate their risk and discuss with their pharmacist to determine if they should receive the vaccine.