This document provides information about HPV prevention, treatment, and vaccination. It recommends that boys and girls ages 11-26, as well as gay/bisexual men through age 26, get vaccinated through a 3-shot series over 6 months. The HPV vaccine is safe and effective at preventing infection. For treatment, most HPV infections are cleared by the body without issues, but regular pap tests are important for early cancer detection. The earlier HPV or related cancers are detected, the better the chances for successful treatment.

1. PREVENTION
You can safely and effectively reduce your risk of infection by using
a condom and getting vaccinated. Vaccines are given in a 3 shot
series over a 6 month duration.
Who should be vaccinated?
 Boys from 11-21
 Girls from 11-26
 Gay or Bisexual men through age 26
 Women with compromised immune systems through age 26
The HPV vaccine is SAFE! The vaccine has been studied and
tested on tens of thousands of people around the world. The most
common side effect reported includes mild pain at injection point,
fever, dizziness, and nausea. This vaccine is safe to be given at the
same time as other recommended vaccines for preteens.
If you are worried about cost the Vaccines for Children program
provides vaccines for those under the age of 19 who are under or
uninsured. LEARN MORE at www.cdc.gov/features/VFCprogram/
TREATMENT
Most of the time our body can naturally fight off HPV before it
causes any health problems. There are many treatments for gential
warts offered by your physician. Although they minimize the warts
size or number the virus might still be there. If they are not treated
they may grow but will not turn into cancer. Women should get
regular PAP test to look for HPV in its early stages. The earlier it is
caught the best chances It can be treated before it becomes too
serious. There are many types of HPV but there are only test for
those that lead to cervical cancer. This test does not replace the
women’s PAP test. Other HPV related cancers are more treatable if
caught early.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY
SOMETHING. THE EARLIER THE
BETTER.
Women ages 20 to
24 are at the
highest risk.
Untreated lesions
can progress to
cervical cancer.
For women with
normal immune
systems it takes
15-20 years for
cervical cancer to
develop.
It only takes 5-10
years for women
with weak
immune systems.
WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
FRANKLIN CLINIC
1324 W Main St
Franklin, Tennessee
37064
615-794-1542
Monday-Friday
8am-4:30
FREE HIV TESTING
HPV VACCINE OFFERED

2. HUMAN
PAPILLOMIAVIRUS
What is HPV?
HPV is the most commonsexually
transmitted infection. So commonthat 50%
of every sexually active man or women will
get it once in their life time. In most cases,it
goes away on its own but when it does not it
could lead to cancer and genital warts.
General appearance of genital warts are
small bumps but they could get as bad as a
raised cauliflower shaped formation.
Commoncancers associated with HPV
include anal, mouth/throat, cervical, vaginal,
and penile. Strong strains of HPV can lead
to precancerous lesions,if untreated could
lead to cancer.
HPV is spread by genital contact as well as skin to
skin contact. It can be passed along even if the host
has not signs or symptoms.
For more information on vaccines:
800-CDC-INFO
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines