HPV. It's about cancer.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) has potentially serious consequences — as in cancer-serious. Some types of this virus can lead to certain cancers and diseases later in life for both males and females.

Here's what you can do about it.

To learn more about the consequences of HPV, ask your doctor or health care professional. Together, you can decide the best way to help protect against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.

About 50% of new genital HPV infections occur in 15- to 24-year-olds.

For most people, HPV clears on its own. But, for others who don't clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers and other diseases.

About 14 million people get human papillomavirus (HPV) infections every year in the United States. For most people, the virus clears on its own. But, for others who don't clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers and other diseases.

Boy or girl, HPV can affect your child later in life.

HPV is a virus that can infect both males and females. This means that your son or daughter may be at risk for getting HPV-related cancers and diseases in the future.

In the United States, about 19,000 teens and young adults* get HPV each day.

*15- to 24-year olds

For most people, HPV clears on its own. But, for others who don't clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers and other diseases.

How can you help protect your child?

Ask your child's doctor or health care professional about HPV and its potentially serious consequences. He or she is an excellent resource when it comes to your child’s health.

Many people who have HPV don't even know it.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) doesn't only infect females. Males can get the virus as well. That's why it’s important for every parent to learn about the consequences of HPV.

You can help protect your son or daughter.

HPV can cause certain cancers and diseases later in life for both men and women. That's why the best time to help protect your child is before they’re exposed to the virus.

Approximately 85% to 90% of anal cancer cases are HPV related.

Want to know more? Ask your child's doctor.

If you have questions about HPV, talk to your child's doctor or health care professional today. Together, you can decide the best way to help protect your child.

Many people who have HPV don't even know it.

While your child may not be at risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) now, their risk for getting the virus increases as they get older. Learn now about HPV and how to protect your child before they’re exposed to the virus.

Parents, it may be time to take action.

Talk to your child's doctor or health care professional today. Together, you can decide the best way to help protect your child from HPV-related cancers and diseases.