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HPV Vaccine (GARDASIL)

HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S.  Most HPV infections don’t cause any symptoms and go away on their own. However, the virus can cause genital warts, abnormal Pap tests results, and cervical cancer.

  • GARDASIL protects against 4 major types of possible 40 types of HPV. These include 2 types that cause about 70 percent of cervical cancer and 2 types that cause about 90 percent of genital warts. HPV vaccine can prevent most genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer.

  • The vaccine is safe and effective for males and females 9-26 years old, regardless of their sexual history.

  • The HPV vaccine is given as a 3-dose series, with the second and third dose given 2 and 6 months after the first dose.

Contact UHS nursing personnel to discuss cost and to schedule an appointment.

  • UHS Lindner Clinic (West Campus) 513-556-2564
  • UHS Holmes Clinic (East Campus) 513-584-4457

Here are the facts!

….straight from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention

  • HPV (the virus). Approximately 20 million Americans are currently infected with HPV.

  • Another 6 million people become newly infected each year.

  •  HPV is so common that at least 50% of sexually active men and women get it at some point in their lives.

  • Genital warts. About 1% of sexually active adults in the U.S. have genital warts at any one time.

  • Cervical cancer. Each year, about 12,000 women get cervical cancer in the U.S.

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