HPV Toolkit: Young Adults
HPV Fact Zone
Did you know that young adults aged 20-24 are at the highest risk for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? A recent study showed that one in four girls aged 14-19 studied had an sexually transmitted disease (STD), with HPV being the most common STD. No one wants to think it could happen to them. HPV often has no detectable symptoms and yet, it can lead to serious consequences such as cervical cancer, head and neck cancer, and lung cancer. HPV can be spread with just skin-to-skin contact. Did you know that young adults aged 20-24 are at the highest risk for Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? Did you know that one in four girls aged 14-19 studied had a sexually transmitted disease (STD), with HPV being the most common? No one wants to think it could happen to them. HPV often has no detectable symptoms and yet it can lead to serious consequences such as cervical cancer or head & neck cancer. Genital warts, though not as serious, are another negative side effect of HPV infection. HPV can be spread with just skin-to-skin contact. You can lower your risk by avoiding sexual activity with infected persons (keep in mind that most people who have HPV do not know it). Vaccines are available that can help to protect individuals from different types of HPV that are known to cause disease. Making informed health choices is part of becoming an independent adult. Consider the information below as you determine whether or not the HPV vaccine is right for you.