Human papillomavirus infections

Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection is usually asymptomatic and clears up within a few months. In some cases, the virus can persist and lead to anogenital cancers and cancers of the head and neck.

Our Missions

  • Assess the impact of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination on HPV-related diseases

  • Monitoring vaccination coverage for HPV

  • Promote vaccination against human papillomavirus

  • Assess the burden of HPV-related cancers

  • Assess the performance of the national organized cervical cancer screening program

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Data

Santé publique France is responsible for estimating and monitoring vaccination coverage for HPV vaccines among adolescents. These estimates are based on health insurance reimbursement data (source: SNDS-DCIR). They are updated and published annually during European Immunization Week. The data are also published on the Odissé open data portal.

Regarding vaccination campaigns conducted in middle schools, reports are regularly published by Santé publique France to assess progress in vaccination coverage among the adolescents targeted by these campaigns (Publications tab).

In relation to

Cervical cancer

thematic dossier

Cervical cancer, which is caused in nearly 100% of cases by a sexually transmitted human papillomavirus infection, can be prevented through HPV vaccination and screening.

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Vaccination

Vaccination

thematic dossier

Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.

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