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Does Gardasil Work If Already Have Hpv?
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Cervical Cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer. HPV, which also causes genital warts, is spread primarily through sexual contact. About half of all sexually active young women become infected with the virus, but only 10% remain infected for more than 5 years.
The risk for cervical cancer is highest for women who have persistent long-term infection with one of the two high-risk strains of HPV. Half of all cervical cancer...
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HPV
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Experts: Giving Gardasil to boys not worth it
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Mothers still wary of the HPV vaccine
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