Vaccines that protect against the types of human papillomavirus (HPV) most commonly associated with squamous cell cervical carcinoma are nearing approval in the U.S. But how long will these ...

Young cancer survivors are at increased risk for developing HPV-related malignancies, with female and male survivors at 1.4- to 2.5-fold excess risk, respectively, compared with the general population ...

Not only should your daughter get the HPV vaccine, but your son should as well. The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus, which in women causes cervical cancer. It can also cause ...

Gardasil is a vaccine, licensed for use in June 2006, by the FDA. It targets four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) -- HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV-16 and HPV-18 account for about 70% of all ...

While the HPV vaccine is typically administered to children between nine and 14, Dr. Haygood shares that it can also be given to younger adults and those up to age 45.

The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, has gained approval for additional indications from China's National Medical Products Administration, becoming the first and only HPV vaccine authorized for use in men ...

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a group of more than 200 related viruses that can infect the skin and mucous membranes (like those in the mouth, throat, genitals, and anus). HPV is primarily spread ...