Topic
Cancer prevention
3 questions tagged Cancer prevention — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
what
What is human papillomavirus, or HPV?
HPV is a group of very common viruses that spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact. Some types cause genital warts, while others can lead to cancers of the cervix, anus, throat, and more.
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how
How do HPV vaccines help prevent several types of cancer?
They train the immune system to block human papillomavirus before infection happens. By preventing persistent HPV infection, they lower the risk of cervical and other cancers.
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when
When was the first vaccine against human papillomavirus approved?
The first HPV vaccine was approved in 2006. It helped prevent infections that can cause cervical cancer and other cancers.
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