5 important to get the facts about human papillomavirus (HPV).

1 The more we learn about health risks for our children, the more we can do to help protect them as they grow up. That s why it s so important to get the facts about human papillomavirus (HPV).5 THERE S MORE TO LEARN about HPV ON THE OTHER SIDE. PROVIDED AS AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE BY MERCK. EDUCATING PARENTS about RELATED CANCERS. @KNOWHPV EDUCATING PARENTS about RELATED CANCERS. @KNOWHPV EDUCATING PARENTS about RELATED CANCERS. @KNOWHPVFOLLOW US ON: A PARENT NEEDS TOKNOW about HPVTHINGS5 These can develop very slowly and may not even occur until later in can cause certain precancers, cancers,and other is a little virus that can have big consequences. HPV infects both males and females can be infected with HPV. Exposure to the virus can happen with any kind of adolescent experimentation that involves genital contact with someone who has HPV intercourse isn t necessary, but it is the most common way to get the can be spread even when someone with the virus hasno signs or informed is the fi rst step in helping protect your CDC and the American Cancer Society recommend HPV vaccination for girls and boys ages 11 s important to talk to your child s doctor before they are at risk.

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3 , a subsidiary of Merck & Co., rights reserved. VACC-1150947-0004 03/18 LEARN MORE AT ALL CASES OF CERVICAL CANCER ARE CAUSED BY CANCER GENITAL WARTS CERVICAL CANCERVULVAR CANCERVAGINAL CANCERA lthough there are more than 40 genital types of HPV, only certain types cause mostHPV-RELATED CANCERS AND DISEASES: ~26,10 0 PEOPLE EACH YEAR in the United States are diagnosed with certainHPV-RELATED PEOPLE will become newly infected each YEAR in the United States,CERVICAL CANCER.~13,200 WOMEN are diagnosed with HPV-related40 NEW CASES of GENITAL WARTS in the United HOUR, there are an estimatedProtection starts with knowing the facts . Now that you re armed with more information, talk to your child s doctor. WHAT CAN I DO about IT? human papillomavirus is a virus that can cause certain cancers and diseases in both males and females. Exposure to HPV can happen with any kind of adolescent experimentation that involves genital contact with someone who has HPV intercourse isn t necessary, but it is the most common way to get the virus.

4 Because HPV often has no visible signs or symptoms, anyone can get the virus or pass the virus on without even knowing it. And there s no way to predict who will or won t clear the virus. AND about OF NEW INFECTIONSOCCUR IN 15- TO 24-YEAR-OLDS. 50%EDUCATION IS THE FIRST STEP IN HELPING TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD AGAINST CERTAINHPV-RELATED CANCERS AND DISEASES LATER IN SHOULD I KNOW?FOR MOST PEOPLE, HPV CLEARS ON ITS OWN. But, for others who don t clear the virus, it could cause certain precancers, cancers, and other CDC and the American Cancer Society recommend HPV vaccination for girls and boys ages 11 Proofed @ None ROUND #:ProofStock:DateOK-WC-4 CPCLIENT: MerckVENDOR:PRODIGIOUS in NYC1111-002133-00 VACC-1150947-0004 HPV fact Tear Sheet Refresh .indd--20184-4-2018 11:41 AM4-5-2018 3:20 PMTearsheetGardasil HPV fact Sheet RefreshPDG_Publicis:Volumes:PDG_Publicis :Clients:Gardasil:Mechanicals:2018 Mechanicals:VACC1150947-0004 HPV fact Tear Sheet Refresh:Docu-ments:VACC-1150947-0004 HPV fact Tear Sheet Refresh.

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