Recommended Read: Article on HPV Vaccines in The New York Times

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is by far the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. About 14 million Americans are infected annually, and nearly every sexually active person becomes infected at some point in their life. Additionally, it causes 90 percent of cervical cancer cases in women and most cases of cancer of the vulva, penis, vagina and oropharynx (the area encompassing the tonsils, tongue and back of the throat). Some strains of HPV can also cause genital warts.

The CDC has declared the HPV vaccine to be "very safe." It immunizes children from this infection and the ailments it causes later on in life. And yet, the HPV vaccine is currently the most underutilized vaccination available for children.

Earlier this week, the New York Times published an article speaking to HPV and its vaccine. It features statements and studies from a wide variety of sources. We encourage our patients to read it and learn the HPV vaccine before deciding whether or not to immunize their children

Contact Doylestown Women's Health Center

The doctors and staff at Doylestown Women's Health Center are keeping up-to-date with the latest information regarding HPV and the HPV vaccine. For more information about the virus or its vaccine, please call us at 215-340-2229. We are more than happy to answer your questions or assist you however else we can.