Articles for Tag: "HPV"

HPV vaccine has long-lasting effect 
HPV vaccine has long-lasting effect
Kids are recommended as young as nine to get an HPV vaccination shot.
HPV affects more than two-thirds of Americans 
HPV affects more than two-thirds of Americans
A new study finds HPV infection is more common than many realize, but the risk may be minimal.
U.S. cervical cancer rates greatly underestimated 
U.S. cervical cancer rates greatly underestimated
New research finds that the rates of this cancer are dramatically higher than originally reported.
How annual visits keep women well 
How annual visits keep women well
New guidelines no longer suggest an annual pap test for every woman, but experts still advise yearly check-ups. Get the details.
FDA advises against Pap test as primary cervical cancer detection 
FDA advises against Pap test as primary cervical cancer detection
A new HPV test that more accurately detects cervical cancer is being made the standard for detection.
The link between HPV and cancer 
The link between HPV and cancer
An expert explains what role HPV vaccination plays in preventing several types of gynecological cancers. Learn more.
Protecting women from HPV  Featured
Protecting women from HPV
The HPV vaccine is approved for women up to age 26. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself after that.