About HPV

What is HPV?

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It can sometimes cause serious illnesses such as cancer.

HPV and sexual health

HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus. Most people will have at least one type of HPV at some time in their lives.

Catch up on HPV vaccination

Australians aged 25 and under who missed the HPV vaccine in school can get it for free.

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Facts

Having the HPV vaccination at a young age can help protect you against most HPV-related cancers and illnesses in the future.

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