Even More Evidence for the Value of Early HPV Vaccination
An exciting new study in Scotland found no cases of invasive cervical cancer in young women who had gotten the HPV vaccine by the time they were 14.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month
Vaccinations are a great way to protect yourself, empower yourself, and to keep you — and your sex life — healthy and happy. Help us spread awareness about available vaccinations!
Is One Shot of the HPV Vaccine Enough? New Study Shows Promising Results
Is one shot enough? A recent study adds to evidence that one dose of the HPV vaccine might be enough to provide protection against cervical cancer.
Too Few People Understand the Link Between HPV and Cancer
A new study revealed a disturbing trend in health knowledge; fewer people seem to understand the connection between HPV and certain types of cancer including cervical, oral, anal, and penile cancers.
August is Immunization Awareness Month
Each August, National Immunization Awareness Month provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. At ASHA, we focus on three important vaccines that can help prevent sexually transmitted infections—vaccines for human papillomavirus (HPV), Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A. HPV HPV is very common. Most sexually active people have HPV at some […]