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Get Vaccinated:

You’ve probably heard lots of discussion and controversy about “Gardasil”, the HPV vaccine. Here are the facts about the vaccine and what experts know from decades of research:

  • It’s safe! The vaccine was FDA approved in 2006 and has a strong safety record, with millions of doses safely given worldwide!
  • It’s effective! Studies show it reduces infection rates by over 90%, preventing 6 types of cancer. It is the only vaccine proven to prevent cancer.
  • Recommended for everyone! Vaccination starts at age 9 and up to age 45. Gardasil is most effective when administered during childhood, similar to other routine vaccines like those for measles, mumps, and rubella, as it helps protect before exposure to the virus later in life.

If you haven’t gotten vaccinated yet, it’s not too late! The vaccine is covered by most insurance providers, so talk to your healthcare provider about getting vaccinated today. How to ask your doctor about the HPV vaccine:

For Parents: “Is my child at the right age to get the HPV vaccine, and how will it protect them in the long run?”

For Patients: “I have not OR can’t remember if I’ve been vaccinated for HPV — am I still eligible, and how can the vaccine benefit me at my age?”

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says HPV vaccination may begin at age 9, and recommends it routinely for the 11-12-year-olds. 

GARDASIL 9 (the routine HPV vaccine) Dosing: For 9-14-years-old children: Ask your doctor what’s best for your child!



For individuals 15- to 45-years-old:

Practice Safe Sex

Practice open communication with your partner(s)

  • Use physical barriers such as condoms and/or dental dams
  • Remember: birth control methods such as the pill, patch, Nexplanon, and IUD do NOT protect against STD’s like HPV. Learn more about safe sex methods here.

Educate Yourself & Others

  • Spread awareness about the ways HPV can be transmitted and how to protect yourself from getting it
  • Strongly recommend the HPV vaccine to others as a safe and effective preventative treatment
  • Explain to others the many different HPV cancers that HPV itself can stem from