Which vaccine is the first to prevent a sexually transmitted infection that can also cause cancer?
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The HPV vaccine is the first vaccine to prevent a common sexually transmitted infection linked to cancer. It protects against infection from human papillomavirus.
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HPV vaccination was the first vaccine to prevent a sexually transmitted infection that is also a major cause of cancer. Human papillomavirus is transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin contact and can lead to cervical, anal, throat, and other cancers. Since its introduction in 2006, the vaccine has been incorporated into childhood and adolescent immunization schedules in many countries. Its impact is strongest where vaccination coverage is high.
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