Protecting Your Daughter from Cervical Cancer - Part II

There’s been a lot of talk lately about HPV and the HPV vaccine.  You may have even seen commercials on TV for the HPV vaccine.  Though most types of HPV cause no health problems, there are some that can sometimes cause cervical cancer. 

The great news is that there is a vaccine now available that prevents HPV. Here’s what you need to know:

• The HPV vaccine protects against the four types of HPV that together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts.
• The vaccine is given as three shots over a six-month period.
• The vaccine is very effective and very safe. 
• The vaccine is recommended as a routine vaccine for all 11 and 12 year old girls.  It can be given from age 9 to age 26.

Right now, the vaccine is only for girls and young women.  Research is being done on an HPV vaccine for boys and young men.  As yet, it is not available. 

Protect your daughter and make sure she receives the HPV vaccine!

Need more information about HPV? 
• Visit TeenSource with your daughter by clicking here. 
• Download a free information sheet on HPV and Cervical Cancer.  Click here.