Focus Area: Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Mission of the 5C HPV Group

The HPV Group of the 5C Coalition promotes awareness and understanding of the Human Papillomarvirus (HPV) via a variety of means including the preparation of educational materials, organizing special awareness events, and more.

What is HPV and Does it Cause Cancer?

To learn more visit these informative websites

• Are your kids protected from cancer caused by HPV? Preteens and teens need the HPV vaccine now to prevent HPV-related cancers later. Learn more … 
• An information sheet about HPV Vaccines by the American Cancer Society. Download* … 
• Patient facts about oral health and HPV. An information sheet prepared by the American College of Physicians. Download* … 
• HPV Vaccines: Vaccinating Your Preteen or Teen, Why does my child need HPV vaccine? Learn more … 

*Each information sheet is a PDF file. Depending upon your browser, it will open in a new window and/or immediately be downloaded to your computer. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may download it for free from the Adobe website.

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