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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The disease

Human papillomavirus infection

To date, nearly 200 papillomaviruses have been identified, 40 of which are believed to have a specific anogenital tropism.

Regarding HPV types with genital tropism, HPV infection is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the general population....

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What We Do

Surveillance of Human Papillomavirus Infections

Santé publique France is responsible for monitoring vaccination coverage for HPV vaccines among adolescents and develops tools to inform and promote this vaccination among young girls and boys, their parents, and healthcare professionals.

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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...

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Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

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Human Papillomavirus Infections: 5 Good Reasons to Get Vaccinated

This guide to vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer, addresses the key questions that people in France may have on this topic: Who should be vaccinated,...

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Publications

Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.

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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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