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How common is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?

HPV infection is very common in adults. Most HPV infections cause no symptoms; so you cannot tell whether you are infected. Up to 50% of people (1 out of 2) will be infected at some time in their lives. In most cases, the virus doesn't do any harm because your immune system gets rid of the infection, but in some cases, the infection doesn't go away and can lead to cancer.
  • What is human papillomavirus (HPV)?
  • How common is human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
  • How is human papillomavirus (HPV) spread?
  • What kinds of cancer are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection?
  • Can human papillomavirus (HPV) infection be prevented?
  • At what age should my daughter be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV)?
  • Should my son be vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV)?
  • If my daughter has been vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV), should she still participate in cervical cancer screening when she is older?
  • I am an adult woman and I have never been vaccinated against human papillomavirus (HPV). Should I be vaccinated?
  • How long does vaccine protection last?
  • How safe is human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?
  • Where can I find more information about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?

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