Oral HPV Infection Lower Among Vaccinated Sexually Active Adolescent Girls
Among sexually active adolescent girls, oral human papillomavirus infection is not uncommon, but is significantly lower among those who have received an HPV vaccination,
Human Papillomavirus
HPV DNA Identified in Oral Cavity of 6.2 Percent of Teen Girls
Human papillomavirus DNA is detected in the oral cavities of about 6.2% of sexually active female adolescents.
Several Cancers Have Known HPV Etiology, Yet Vaccination Rates Remain Low
Between 2012 and 2016, there were an estimated 34,800 annual cases of HPV-related cancer in the United States, 92% of which were attributed to strains of the virus covered by the 9-valent HPV vaccine.
2018 Vaccination Coverage Rates Among Adolescents in the United States
In 2018, adolescent vaccination coverage in the United States continued to improve for meningococcal and HPV vaccines and remains high for tetanus and reduced diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine.
Prevalence of Oral HPV Infection Declines in Unvaccinated Individuals
Oral HPV prevalence has decreased in unvaccinated men, possibly because of herd protection but has remained unchanged in unvaccinated women from 2009 to 2016.
Men Less Knowledgeable About HPV, HPV Vaccination
Men are less knowledgeable than women about human papillomavirus (HPV), HPV vaccination, and the correlation between HPV and cancer.
Room for Improvement Found in HPV Vaccine Delivery Practices
There are areas for improvement for pediatricians and family physicians in recommendation and delivery methods for the human papillomavirus vaccine.
Most HPV-Linked Cancers Due to Types Targeted by HPV Vaccine
Ninety-two percent of HPV-related cancers are attributable to HPV types targeted by the 9-valent HPV vaccine.
Coverage With HPV Vaccine Continuing to Increase in Boys
Coverage with the HPV vaccine increased among boys from 2017 to 2018.
ACIP Recommends Catch-Up HPV Vaccines Through Age 26
Catch-up HPV vaccinations are recommended for all persons through age 26 years and should be considered for some persons aged 27 to 45 years.
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