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The ABCs of HPV

Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is an incredibly common disease that is actually a group of more than 100 viruses.
According to the CDC, about 79 million people in the United States currently are infected with HPV, and 14 million will become infected each year. Here are a few things you should know about HPV so you can be prepared:  » Read more about: The ABCs of HPV  »

Cervical Cancer Awareness

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! Cervical Cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, yet over 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with it each year.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and is found in about 99% of cervical cancers. While almost 90% of HPV infections resolve on their own within 2 years, high-risk types of HPV may cause cervical cancer.  » Read more about: Cervical Cancer Awareness  »

Surprising Facts about HPV

Most sexually active adults have been exposed to HPV. However, how much do you really know about human papillomavirus? Here are a few surprising facts about HPV so you are better informed:  » Read more about: Surprising Facts about HPV  »

Cervical Health

Here are just a few facts about cervical health that you might not be aware of:

Every year, more than 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the United States.
91 percent of women who catch cervical cancer in its early stages survive.
Cervical cancer is most common in women 35-44 years of age.
Six out of ten women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer have never had a pap smear  » Read more about: Cervical Health  »