ANYONE can get HPV if sexually active. Now ANYONE can also get the HPV vaccine - even guys!

CUALQUIERA puede infectarse del VPH. TODOS podemos vacunarnos contra el VPH, hasta los chicos.

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You may have heard about HPV in the news or from your friends or family. There are some misconceptions about HPV, so here are the facts:

  • HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, and there are many different strains or types of the virus. Some of them are sexually transmitted, and of those, some can cause genital warts and others can cause cervical cancer.
  • HPV is easily transmitted, just by skin-to-skin contact. Condoms can help prevent the transmission of HPV, but they’re not 100% effective.
  • Luckily for us, there is a vaccine that can protect you from the two main strains of HPV that cause genital warts, and the two main strains that cause cervical cancer.
  • This vaccine comes in three doses, and you need to get all three of these shots for the vaccine to be fully effective.
  • The vaccine is most effective if you get it before you are sexually active, but you can get it for free or at a reduced cost if you are between the ages of 9 and 26.
  • People of ALL genders should get the vaccine!

Did that clear up any of the myths? Good! If you are interested in getting the HPV vaccine, find a clinic near you and get started with your first dose today!