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HPV is more common in adults than you may think<\/strong><\/h1>

HPV infection usually has no signs or symptoms. Those who have HPV could pass it on without knowing it through any type of sexual contact.

For most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>

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HPV, human papillomavirus.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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For most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don’t clear the virus, it can lead to certain cancers and diseases.<\/mark><\/p><\/div>

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Tens of thousands of men and women were diagnosed with certain HPV-related cancers each year from 2017-2021<\/strong><\/mark>a<\/strong><\/sup><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HPV can lead to certain cancers and diseases, such as:<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>
Cancer or Disease<\/th>Women<\/th>Men<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancersb<\/sup><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Anal cancerb<\/sup><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancersb<\/sup><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Genital wartsc<\/sup><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td>\u2713<\/strong><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
b<\/sup>HPV Types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.
c<\/sup>HPV Types 6 and 11.
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GARDASIL 9 only helps protect against certain cancers caused by these types of HPV. HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is the most common HPV-related cancer among men and women?<\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
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In the United States, the most common HPV-related cancer among men was certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers. In women, the most common HPV-related cancer was cervical cancer.d<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n

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d<\/sup>Based on 2017-2021 CDC data.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What if I have already had one type of HPV?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>

Infection with one type of HPV does not prevent infection with another type.

Even if you\u2019ve been infected with one type of HPV, you can still be infected with another type of the virus. GARDASIL 9 can help protect you from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases caused by the HPV types (Types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58) you haven\u2019t been exposed to yet.

HPV is not the only cause of these cancers and diseases.

GARDASIL 9 does not treat HPV infection.
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Find out more about GARDASIL 9<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>
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GARDASIL 9 is the only vaccine for men and women 45 and under that helps protect against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is there a way to screen for HPV?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
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Women should get routine cervical cancer screenings. The HPV test can be done by itself or at the same time as the Pap test.<\/p>\n\n\n

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GARDASIL 9 does not remove the need for screening for cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, and certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers as recommended by a health care professional; women should still get routine cervical cancer screenings.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For more information, talk to your health care provider.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Can HPV-related cancers and diseases affect men too?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4><\/summary>
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Men may be at risk for certain HPV-related cancers and diseases including head and neck cancers, such as certain throat and back of mouth cancers as well as anal cancer and genital warts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For most people, HPV clears on its own.<\/strong> But for those who don’t clear the virus, it can cause certain cancers and diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the United States, certain throat and back of mouth cancers are now the most common HPV-related cancers in men. While both men and women can develop these cancers, they affect men more often.e<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n

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e<\/sup>Based on 2017-2021 CDC data.<\/p>\n\n\n

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HPV is not the only cause of these cancers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Related: Why should men get vaccinated?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n

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Why should men get vaccinated?<\/strong><\/mark><\/h2>
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How to talk to your doctor or pharmacist<\/strong><\/h2>
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A pharmacist may be able to help you decide if HPV vaccination is right for you. Enter your ZIP code to find a pharmacy near you that offers GARDASIL 9.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n