HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, is the virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer. It is a very common virus, and can be transmitted from skin-to-skin contact, even when using condoms!
Many people who have HPV don’t know it, because it doesn’t always have symptoms. Because HPV is a virus, it can be treated with medicine but cannot be cured. Condoms can help decrease the chance of transmission, but getting the HPV vaccine will offer you the best protection available!
- There are vaccines available that offer protection from the most common kinds of HPV, and work for people of all genders!
- If you are under the age of 26, you can get the 3-series vaccine at a clinic near you for free or low cost.
- Learn more information about HPV vaccines.