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.

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  • 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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Human Papillomavirus Infections: 5 Good Reasons to Get Vaccinated

This fact sheet on vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, addresses the key questions the French public may have on this topic: Who should be vaccinated,...

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Cervical cancer

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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

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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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