So, HPV (Human Papillomavirus)… It’s sexually transmitted, through all types of sex, it increases your risk of a whole bunch of HPV-related cancers, and it makes it more likely that you’ll contract genital warts…and overall, it’s just another thing to worry about. But guess what…you can prevent a lot of this stuff with a vaccine! This works on young adults of any gender. And even if you didn’t get the HPV vaccine as a teen, there’s good news…it’s not too late! Want to know more? Take a look at our video, available in English and Spanish, along with an infographic (below), to answer all your questions about the HPV vaccine.

HPV By the Numbers: An Infographic for Young Adults

Check out this infographic (best viewed on a mobile device) to learn more about HPV.

Every year, approximately 19,400 women and 12,100 men are affected by cancers caused by HPV. That’s enough people to fill Madison Square Garden 1.5 times!

HPV can cause many types of cancer…throat cancer, anal cancer, penile cancers, and cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.

And while there are a lot of strains of HPV, a few are particularly notorious. Fourteen strains are the biggest cancer causers! Just 2 strains are responsible for 90% of cervical cancers.

It’s not too late!

The HPV vaccine targets some of the most harmful strains! It’s safe and effective for people of any gender.

Common but less serious side effects of the HPV vaccine can include fever, dizziness, fainting, or pain at injection site. Global health authorities did not find a link to serious adverse effects!

So talk to your doctor about the HPV vaccine today!