Make protection against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases part of your story.
Help protect yourself from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.
Your story is full of choices.
Will you choose to help protect yourself against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases?
A conversation with your health care provider is an opportunity to learn how to help protect yourself from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.
It’s called human papillomavirus,
and it may be more common than you think.
Up to 80% of adults are exposed to HPV at some point in their lives, and it can cause certain HPV-related cancers and diseases. And since HPV usually has no symptoms, you can be infected and not even know it.
For most people, HPV clears on its own. But for those who don’t clear the virus, it can cause certain cancers and diseases.
The opportunity to help protect yourself may be closer than you think.
Certain HPV-related cancers could affect you. Find the confidence to speak up and ask how you can help protect yourself from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases. Find a health care provider near you and ask about HPV.
You and your doctor have the power to help protect you from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.
You should know that both men and women can help protect themselves from certain cancers caused by HPV. So, don’t wait to take action. Talk to a health care provider about ways to help protect yourself from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.
Make the most of your conversation with your health care provider.
A health care provider can answer your questions about HPV and certain HPV-related cancers and diseases. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your visit:
- Learn the basics
Understand the fundamentals about HPV and certain HPV-related cancers and diseases from this website, and other reliable sources like your doctor. - Discuss screening options
Ask about available screening for cervical cancer for certain HPV-related cancers. - Be your own health advocate
Even if your health care provider doesn’t bring up the topic, you can. There’s a lot to know about your health, so if you have any questions or concerns, be sure to ask.
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Don’t wait.
Help protect yourself.
Make protection your next priority. Talking to your doctor about ways to help protect yourself from certain HPV-related cancers and diseases is crucial. For more information to guide your conversation, click below for additional resources.
Document number: ZA-HPV-00088. Expiry date: 10/2026.