Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common group of related viruses that infects teens and adults and can cause cancers later in life. HPV is spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. More than 42 million Americans are currently infected with HPV types that cause disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Should You Get the HPV Vaccine?

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Conversations Like No Other Podcast Episode: The APB on HPV with Christiane Farkouh-Karoleski, MD and Eleonora Teplinksy, MD


The following are resources and frequently asked questions about HPV and the HPV vaccine. For more information, please contact the healthcare provider of choice for you or your child.

Information for Preteens and Teens

Information for Young Adults

Information for Parents

What Parents Should Know about HPV