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January 3, 2019

Who Should Get the HPV Vaccination and Why

The HPV vaccine can protect people from getting the types of HPV infections that cause 6 different kinds of cancer. The vaccinations work best when given to people when they’re young.

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September 21, 2018

The HPV Vaccine: A Powerful Way to Help Prevent 3+ Cancers in Women

World HPV Infection Expert, Anna Guiliano, PhD, says, we may be able to eliminate cervical cancer in the U.S. because we have effective screening tests and guidelines for how often they need to be done, as well as vaccines to prevent the infections that cause damage, called lesions, to cells in the cervix. She offers reminders and tips to parents and adult women and men about how they can protect themselves from all cancers related to HPV.

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September 20, 2018

A World Leader in Infection-Related Cancer Research

Anna Giuliano, PhD, an epidemiology professor and researcher at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida was awarded the prestigious American Cancer Society Research Professor grant in July 2018 for her expertise and ongoing work cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

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September 20, 2017

HPV Vaccination Rates Low Among Childhood Cancer Survivors

Despite the fact that the HPV vaccine is widely available and can help prevent forms of cancer caused by the virus, most young cancer survivors don’t get vaccinated.

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August 24, 2017

HPV Vaccination Rates are Rising Among American Teens

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that vaccination rates for human papilloma virus (HPV) are rising among teenagers in the US.

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February 7, 2017

American Cancer Society: 2 HPV Shots Instead of 3 OK for Ages 9-14

The American Cancer Society is endorsing a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that says boys and girls who start receiving the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine between ages 9 and 14 can get 2 doses instead of 3.

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January 5, 2017

Cancer Facts and Figures: Death Rate Down 25% Since 1991

The death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily over the past 2 decades, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society.

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October 26, 2016

CDC: Younger Patients Can Get Just 2 Doses of HPV Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised its recommendation for the HPV vaccination for ages 9 through 14. Children in that age group can now get just 2 shots instead of 3.

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