Access to HPV Vaccine
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Worldwide, cervical cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among women — and certain kinds of human papilloma virus (HPV) are the cause. In the United States, approximately 11,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, and more than 3,500 of them die each year.
The best way to prevent cervical cancer is to make sure that young women have access to the HPV vaccine, which protects them against four kinds of HPV, and to make sure all women get regular Pap tests.
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2006, the HPV vaccine is a major breakthrough and a vital weapon in the fight against cancer. Along with regular testing, early detection, and treatment, the vaccine offers the chance to end cervical cancer around the globe. Yet extremist opponents of condoms and other contraceptives, and other health protections for women are trying to erect barriers so women can’t access this life-saving advance.
Planned Parenthood is leading the fight in support of the HPV vaccine:
- We are providing the HPV vaccine in our health centers nationwide every day.
- We are working to ensure that the HPV vaccine becomes a routine part of adolescent health care and a normal requirement for school entry, just like vaccines for measles or mumps.
- We are encouraging states to increase public funding and insurance coverage for the HPV vaccine to make it more affordable.
Join the Planned Parenthood Action Network and learn how you can help increase access to the HPV vaccine and protect the health and futures of our young people.
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