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Wednesday, March 09, 2011  The disease is commonly thought of for women only, but the Centers for Disease Control has seen a dramatic increase in the number of men with HPV.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011  To mark Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, health officials want to remind women how important it is to get their annual checkups. HPV, or human papillomavirus, causes about 70 percent of cervical cancer. HPV vaccines for girls and young women can prevent the disease, but are most effective when used before the start of sexual activity.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  Studies: Few serious side effects with Merck HPV vaccine, but promotion scheme questionable