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HPV vaccination can help protect your child against certain HPV-related cancers later in life<\/strong><\/h1>

HPV, human papillomavirus.<\/p>

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Learn about HPV-related cancers<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>
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HPV vaccination is a type of cancer prevention.<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\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 later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can help protect your child from certain HPV-related cancers that may affect them later in life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Starting at age 9, talk to your child’s doctor about HPV vaccination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why vaccinate now?<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>
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GARDASIL 9 could help reduce your child’s risk of certain cancers caused by HPV (human papillomavirus) later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety and side effects<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>
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Get information about the safety and possible side effects for GARDASIL 9.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Frequently asked questions about HPV, HPV-related cancers, and<\/mark><\/strong> GARDASIL 9<\/span>.<\/mark><\/strong><\/h2>
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Answers to some questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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