HPV Screening with Self Collection Endorsed by Two Organizations

At the end of 2025, the American Cancer Society released its new cervical cancer screening guidelines. In January 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration endorsed a new set of guidelines as well. Both suggest HPV screening with self collected samples is an acceptable option.

Is One Shot of the HPV Vaccine Enough?

Research suggests that only one dose of the HPV vaccine may be effective enough to prevent HPV-related disease, including cancer.

HPV Vaccination and Screening Help Australia  Get Closer to Eliminating Cervical Cancer 

Australia has been a leader in HPV-prevention and cervical cancer screening for decades. Because of this, it is now close to eliminating cervical cancer entirely. However, recent drops in vaccination and screening rates threaten this progress.

ACS Releases New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines

The American Cancer Society (ACS) released new recommendations for cervical cancer screening that focus on HPV testing and approve the use of self-collected samples. The recommendations also clarify the age at which screening should start and stop.

Study Shows Herd Immunity for HPV is Possible

We’ve known for years that the HPV vaccine works. Now new research shows that widespread vaccination even protects those who haven’t gotten the shot. This study proves that it is possible to reach herd immunity for HPV.

HPV and Relationships

HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Still, finding out that you or your partner has it can feel stressful and confusing. It’s normal to have a lot of questions: What does this mean for our health? Did someone cheat? Should we stop having sex?

FDA Approves At-Home Collection Device for Cervical Cancer Screening 

The FDA just approved the Teal Wand, a self-collection device for HPV testing that does not require a speculum exam or even a trip to the doctor’s office. People can collect their own sample at home and send it to a lab for analysis.

One and Done? New Study Suggests that One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be Enough  

The results of large-scale study of HPV suggest that one shot of the vaccine may be enough to protect young people from HPV and related issues like cervical cancer.

HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer

You have probably heard that HPV can cause cervical cancer. But did you know that it can also cause cancers of the mouth, tongue, and throat?

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)—Understanding this Common Infection

There are over 100 different types of human papillomavirus, or HPV. Some types of HPV can cause genital warts and other types can cause cancer, including cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis or anus, as well as cancer in the back of the throat.