Fast Facts

25% of Doane students don’t know what HPV is or the causes of HPV

2% of Doane students know exactly what HPV is and the possible effects

11% of Doane students know HPV is an STD

1 in 3 people will be infected with HPV in their lifetime

HPV affects 43% of college women who get annual check-ups

Men are primary carriers of the virus, but often have no symptoms

HPV can cause genital warts, and in some cases mouth, throat, and cervical cancer

The Gardasil vaccine prevents 70% of cancer causing HPV

Gardasil is a 3 shot vaccine series over a six month period

HPV often goes unnoticed in both men and women
 

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