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HPV Vaccination Information for Health Professionals

The HPV vaccine helps protect against 6 types of cancer. It prevents infection by high-risk types of human papillomavirus, or HPV, that cause the majority of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers (cancers of the throat and tongue) and genital warts. The American Cancer Society is on a mission to help prevent HPV cancers by working in partnership with health professionals and organizations in the United States and around the world.

The Need

Each year, almost 35,000 people are diagnosed with HPV-related cancers – cancers that can largely be prevented through vaccination. While more than 60% of boys and girls in the U.S. get the first dose of the HPV vaccine, too many fail to get the full vaccination series. This means they are not getting the protection against cancer that the vaccine provides.

Our Solution

We work at the national, state, and community level to increase HPV vaccination uptake through education, awareness, and partnerships. Our initiatives seek to advance best practices, support clinic-based interventions, and increase collaboration and leadership among key partners to push the prioritization of the vaccine. 

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Quick Facts

  • The biggest predictor of HPV vaccination uptake is an effective recommendation from a health care provider.
  • HPV vaccination is most effective when the series is completed between ages 9 and 12. All teenagers and young adults age 13 -26 who were not previously vaccinated should get vaccinated as soon as possible.
  • Parents trust their health care provider to recommend the HPV vaccine. 
  • HPV vaccination is extremely effective. Research has shown the vaccine provides close to 100% protection against infections and precancers caused by the types of HPV in the vaccine.
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Our Guideline

Access current guideline information from the American Cancer Society.

Featured Resources

Clinician & Health Systems Action Guides

Members of the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable's Provider Training Task Group developed a suite of 6 Clinician & System Action Guides to encourage providers, support teams, and health systems to take action today.

Steps for Increasing HPV Vaccination in Practice

An action guide for implementing evidence-based interventions in the clinical setting.
Explore All HPV Vaccination Resources

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