Health Alert: People through age 45 should talk to their doctor about the HPV vaccine, a CDC panel advises

The recommendation, which came during a two-day meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, could expand the pool of people who may have the HPV vaccine covered by their insurance providers. The vaccine was developed to prevent cancer caused by the human papillomavirus, which is typically transmitted through oral, anal or vaginal sex. The vaccine is currently recommended for preteen girls and boys, to protect them before exposure to the virus, with catch-up vaccinations through age 26.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Health Alert Jun 26, 2:43 PM     People through age 45 should talk to their doctor about the HPV vaccine, a CDC panel advises The recommendation, which came during a two-day meeting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, could expand the pool of people who may have the HPV vaccine covered by their insurance providers. The vaccine was developed to prevent cancer caused by the human papillomavirus, which is typically transmitted through oral, anal or vaginal sex. The vaccine is currently recommended for preteen girls and boys, to protect them before exposure to the virus, with catch-up vaccinations through age 26. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071