Understanding Cervical HPV Human Papillomavirus(HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus with over 200 types, divided by tissue tropism (cutaneous vs. mucosal) HPV present in 95% of cervical cancers of adults have been exposed to HPV ACIP recommends prophylactic HPV vaccination for: - Age 9-15: 2 injection regimen - Age 15-26: 3 injection regimen - Age 26-45: 3 injection regimen, determination made based on shared decision making #Cervical #HPV #Screening #PrimaryCare #Management #Vaccination #Gynecology
