美国CDC：为什么HPV疫苗重要?

Every year in the United States, 33,700 women and men are diagnosed with a cancer caused by HPV infection. HPV vaccination could prevent more than 90% of these cancers, 31,200 cases ever year, from ever developing.

HPV vaccination prevents more than just cervical cancer. Vaccination can prevent uncomfortable testing and treatment, even for cervical precancers. Every year in the United States, nearly 300,000 women are diagnosed with high grade cervical lesions. Testing and treatment for these precancers can have lasting effects.

HPV also causes cancers of the penis in men, cancers of the vagina and vulva in women, and cancers of the anus and back of the throat (orohpharynx) in men and women. While doctors routinely screen for cervical cancer, there are no recommended cancer screening tests for the other types of  cancers caused by HPV infections. These cancers may not be detected until they cause health problems.

Below are multiple ways you can learn more about HPV cancers and hear firsthand what it’s like to be a survivor of HPV cancer, a family member of someone struggling with HPV infection, or a provider that has seen the lasting effects of HPV.

The American Cancer Society’s Survivor Videos
HPV-related cancer survivors have a unique voice. Watch them share their stories with these13 powerful videos.

Someone You Love DocumentaryExternal
Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic” is a feature length in-depth documentary narrated by Vanessa Williams on the HUMAN PAPILLOMA VIRUS (HPV) and the stories of struggle, tragedy and triumph surrounding this complicated and often misunderstood infection.

CDC’s Clinician Engagement Initiative Webinar
This recorded webinar series features important updates and resources on a variety of topics related to increasing uptake of the vaccines routinely recommended for preteens and teens.

Getting Survivor Speakers in Your AreaExternal
HPV-related cancer survivors have a unique voice, and inviting a survivor to tell his or her story at a meeting, grand rounds, conference, or other event can be powerful.