Why do we need an HPV Vaccine?

Why do we need an HPV Vaccine?

Answer

The HPV-9 vaccine protects against 9 strains (types) of human papillomavirus. These 9 strains may cause up to:4

  • 92% of cervical cancers
  • 75% of anal cancers
  • 57% of penile cancers
  • 72% of vaginal cancers
  • 25% of head and neck cancers
  • 90% of genital warts

4 https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/immunization-human-papillomavirus.aspx

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