HPV or Human Papillomavirus is otherwise known as genital warts and is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States some healthcare providers say that it is not whether or not you get exposed to HPV it is a matter of time when you get exposed if you are sexual active. HPV is a very common sexually transmitted disease that is spread through sexual contact. As new vaccines for HPV are emerging and being approved for use in teens there may be a lot of confusion on why you should get the vaccine and what the vaccine is preventing.
Websites like Young Women’s Health will provide a lot of the general answers to questions about HPV. However, if you are more interested in learning more about the vaccine the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has provided the public with a comprehensive factsheet in regards to young women and the vaccine. We overwhelming hear about teen girls and young women being vaccinated against certain types of HPV, however, teen boys and young men are also susceptible to HPV. Recently, there was a vaccine approved for the use of teenage boys.
Always contact your healthcare provider if you are considering getting vaccinated or have questions about sexual transmitted diseases.
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