2 HPV Vaccines are available.
Gardasil vaccine protects against 4 HPV types - 6, 11, 16 & 18.
Cervarix vaccine protects against 2 HPV types - 16 & 18 that are high-risk viruses.
HPV 6 & 11 can cause Genital Warts.
HPV 16 & 18 can cause Cervical Cancer.
High-risk HPV viruses 31, 35 & 45 can cause Cervical Cancer but there is no vaccine for these types of HPV.
Gardasil can provide protection against HPV 16 for 4 years.
Cervarix can provide protection against HPV 16 & 18 for more than 4 years.
Studies are undergoing whether Booster vaccinations are necessary.
HPVs means Human Papillomaviruses that are a group of more than 100 viruses. Over 30 types can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact.
Because the vaccines will not protect against all infections that cause cervical cancer, it is important for vaccinated women to continue to undergo Pap Smear - cervical cancer screening as is recommended for women who have not been vaccinated.
