Human papillomavirus vaccine: safe, effective, underused

Cleve Clin J Med. 2013 Jan;80(1):49-60. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.80a.12084.

Abstract

Vaccination against human papillomavirus (HPV) is safe and effective. It is recommended for females age 9 to 26 and for males age 11 to 26, yet vaccination rates are low. We review the host immune response, the data behind the recommendations for HPV vaccination, and the challenges of implementing the vaccination program.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Guideline Adherence
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / immunology
  • Papillomavirus Vaccines / therapeutic use*
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care*
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / prevention & control
  • Vaccination / statistics & numerical data

Substances

  • Papillomavirus Vaccines