What is Cervical Health Awareness Month?The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. More than 14,000 women in the United States are diagnosed…
In December, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new HPV vaccine, Gardasil 9® manufactured by Merck and Company. The new vaccine covers nine…
“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” ― Andy Warhol, The Philosophy of Andy Warhol Danah Abarr needed…
ASHA offers a unique assortment of award-winning publications about HPV through its online store. Below are selected publications geared more toward individual purchase as well…
Support groups provide information and allow participants to share experiences, fears, and feelings with others who are concerned about HPV. The groups listed here are…
Myths and Facts There are many myths and misconceptions about genital HPV—we’re clearing up some common ones here. . Unfortunately, there are many myths and…
HPV and Relationships The emotional toll of dealing with HPV is often as difficult as the medical aspects and can be more awkward to address.…
What do men know about HPV? HPV—human papillomavirus—is the most common sexually transmitted virus. It has been estimated that 80% or more of sexually active…
HPV Vaccination In the U.S., HPV infections are estimated to cause about 37,300 cases of cancer. HPV vaccination can prevent over 90% of these cancers…
HPV and Cervical Cancer Though usually harmless, some types of HPV cause cervical lesions that, over a period of time, can develop into cancer if…