March 6, 2023 - HPV Awareness Day (Sources: https://www.askabouthpv.org/, cancer.gov/hpv )

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  1. 3. HPV is considered ______, and nearly all sexually active people will be infected with one or more type of HPV in their lifetime.
  2. 4. There are many HPV related ______, including cervical, anal, vaginal, and oropharyngeal (back of throat).
  3. 7. The HPV vaccine can reduce your _____ of HPV-related cancers by around 90%.
  4. 8. Cancers caused by HPV can be prevented by receiving _______ for HPV. The Gardasil 9 vaccine provides protection against 9 of the most deadly and the most contagious types of HPV.
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  1. 1. HPV stands for _______ papillomavirus.
  2. 2. High-risk HPV types cause 3% of all cancers in _______ and 5% in men.
  3. 5. While it is reccomended that you get vaccinated for HPV at a young age, you can still get vaccinated as an ________ between the ages of 27 and 45.
  4. 6. It is reccomended to get cervical ______ regularly, including pap smears and HPV testing.