CHOC has published a lot of information for parents about human papilloma virus, or HPV, that is informative, straightforward and useful for families with children of all ages.
There are several common misconceptions providers encounter about HPV, including who is at risk, who should receive the vaccine and the risks associated with an untreated infection.
Please feel free to share these resources with families:
Can HPV really lead to cervical cancer?
An adolescent medicine specialist at CHOC offers HPV facts and explains its link to cervical cancer.
Does my child really need the HPV vaccine?
HPV affects nearly all sexually active men and women at some point in their lives. The HPV vaccine is more effective the younger it is given.
The HPV vaccine: a pediatrician’s perspective
A CHOC pediatric resident discusses some of parents’ most frequently asked questions about the HPV vaccine and children.
HPV at a glance on choc.org
See facts and figures, an FAQ, vaccine information, common myths debunked and a pediatrician finder tool where families can learn more and get their child the vaccine.
Vaccinating your preteen
The American Academy of Pediatrics presents answers to FAQs about important adolescent immunizations, including a walk through the purpose of each, the proper timing and an in-depth look at the HPV vaccine.
