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Cervical CancerAmerican Cancer Society: 2 HPV Shots Instead of 3 OK for Ages 9-14
The American Cancer Society is endorsing a recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that says boys and girls who start receiving the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine between ages 9 and 14 can get 2 doses instead of 3.
Study: Death Rate from Cervical Cancer Higher Than Thought
The death rate from cervical cancer in the US is higher than previously thought, especially among African-American women and older women, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University.
Who Should Get the HPV Vaccination and Why
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How to Prevent Cervical Cancer or Find It Early
During the past few decades, screening has reduced deaths from cervical cancer, as doctors have been able to find cancer early and treat it, or prevent it from ever developing.