HPV Vaccination

Find out who should receive the HPV vaccination. Also includes essential information from the CDC about safety, cost, and how the vaccine protects against cervical cancer.

Begin a conversation with your health care provider using this list of questions as a guide. Helpful for women and parents of girls considering the HPV vaccine.

Parents of young girls may feel uncertain about whether their daughter should be vaccinated against HPV. This article discusses the most common concerns.

Should the HPV shot be mandated for all girls? Read this interview with the pediatrician heading the National Vaccine Advisory Committee to get an expert's view.

This resource covers just about everything you ever wanted to ask about HPV, the vaccination and cervical cancer.

Check this list to find out possible side effects you might experience after receiving the HPV vaccination. The most common side effects are mild but a small percentage of patients may react more severely.

Current recommendations suggest that women under the age of 26 receive the HPV vaccination. Listen (or read the transcript) to find out why and learn about the options for older women.

Confused about whether you need the HPV vaccine or the HPV test? This site explains the choices for women depending on age. Also explains why Pap tests are still needed to monitor cervical health.