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Who is a candidate for the HPV vaccine?

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine can be given to girls as young as 9, but it's not always smart to give the shot this early. Diane Harper, MD, MPH, MS, discusses the ideal age range for women to receive the vaccine.

LearnInfectionsHuman papillomavirus (hpv)Who is a candidate for the HPV vaccine?

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  • How is the HPV virus contracted?

  • What is the HPV vaccine and how long does it last?

  • Could I have human papillomavirus (HPV) even if my pap test was normal?

  • What are the symptoms of human papillomavirus (HPV)?

  • What are the treatment options for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

  • What are the benefits of the HPV vaccine?

  • Is it necessary to get screened for cervical cancer?

  • What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

  • What are the treatment options for cervical cancer?

  • What I should know before my cervical cancer screening

Up Next

  • How is the HPV virus contracted?

  • What is the HPV vaccine and how long does it last?

  • Could I have human papillomavirus (HPV) even if my pap test was normal?

  • What are the symptoms of human papillomavirus (HPV)?

  • What are the treatment options for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

  • What are the benefits of the HPV vaccine?

  • Is it necessary to get screened for cervical cancer?

  • What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?

  • What are the treatment options for cervical cancer?

  • What I should know before my cervical cancer screening

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