human papillomavirus
Rates of Cervical Precancers Have Fallen Drastically During Vaccine Age
During 2008-2022, cervical precancer incidence decreased by 79% and higher grade precancer incidence dropped by 80% ...
MAY 8, 2025
HPV Vaccination Low Among People With HIV
The HPV vaccination rates among people with HIV are low, especially among patients who may have “aged ...
OCTOBER 12, 2023
How to Reduce Anal Cancers in People With HIV
Anal cancers disproportionately affect people living with HIV, particularly men who have sex with men. However, it ...
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
More Screening Needed for Non-Cervical HPV-Related Cancers
Although the incidence of cervical cancer is going down, the incidence of other HPV-related cancers is going ...
JUNE 18, 2021
Little Progress Seen in Raising HPV Vaccination Rates
In 2018, 51.1% of adolescents aged 13 to 17 years were up-to-date with the HPV vaccine series—a 2% increase ...
SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
ACIP Harmonizes HPV Schedule for Men and Women
The ACIP voted unanimously to recommend extending HPV vaccinations to men aged 22 through 26 years to harmonize the ...
JUNE 27, 2019
High-Risk Sexually Transmitted HPV Associated With Increased CVD Risk
Infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus, which have been linked to cancer, might increase the ...
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Not Just for Kids Anymore
The FDA approved an expanded use for Gardasil 9 for use in older men and women from 27 to 45 years. The HPV vaccine ...
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Untreated Genital Warts May Increase HIV Transmission Risk
There is emerging evidence that anogenital warts may leave affected people at greater risk for contracting HIV from ...
AUGUST 24, 2018
Investigational Immunotherapy Looks Positive for HPV-Related Epithelial Cancers
In this phase 1 study, eight patients with metastatic HPV-16 cancers received a single infusion of KITE-439. In six ...
JULY 12, 2018
HPV Vaccine Responsible for Drop in Cervical Precancers
Since 2008, there have been significant decreases in HPV precancers, due to wide adoption of HPV vaccines.
JUNE 14, 2018
Minimal Risk for Adverse Outcomes With HPV Vaccine in Pregnant Women
The HPV vaccine is currently recommended for girls and women 9 to 26 years of age. However, few data exist ...
APRIL 26, 2017
