Safety & Prevention

HPV Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know

Learn more about human papillomavirus

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Resources

Here's Why Your Preteen Needs the HPV Vaccine
HPV: Facts About the Virus that Causes Cancer and How to Prevent It

Last Updated: 10/14/2025

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