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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HPV

Did you know...
FACT: HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is listed as the most common sexually-transmitted infection in the United States.
FACT: At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives.
FACT: By age 50, at least 80 percent of women will have acquired genital HPV infection.
FACT: HPV causes 70% of cervical cancer and 90% of genital warts.

BUT...
There is a vaccine that is offered at Vaden Health Center!

  • The vaccine, Gardasil®, protects against four HPV types, which together cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. There is no infectious material in this vaccine, so you cannot get HPV from it.
  • The FDA has licensed the HPV vaccine as safe and effective. It has been tested in over 11,000 females (ages 9-26 years) around the world. These studies have shown no serious side effects. The most common side effect is soreness at the injection site.

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About the Vaccine: Information for Stanford Students

  • The vaccine is a 3 shot process. Women, ages 9-26, should get the first shot as soon as possible. The second shot is received 2 months after the first, and the third shot is received 4 months after the second.
  • At Vaden each shot is $135 (for a total of $405), and payment is due at the time of the injection.   This is expensive, but WORTH IT.
  • Some large insurance plans may cover the vaccine, but others do not. Contact your insurance company to find out.
  • You may benefit from the vaccine if you already have HPV because most people are not infected with all four types of HPV contained in the vaccine.   In clinical trials, individuals with current or past infection with one or more vaccine-related HPV types prior to vaccination were protected from disease caused by the remaining HPV types.
  • It is important to note that 30% of cervical cancers will not be prevented   by the vaccine.
  • Remember, it is important for women to get a Pap Smear every year with or without the HPV vaccine!

Upcoming HPV Awareness Campaign Events

  • Look for us in White Plaza Monday-Friday March 5-9 from 12-1pm: Get informational pamphlets and fliers, and sign up for your HPV vaccination appointment at Vaden.
  • Thursday March 8 at noon WCC: Info/Training Session Session: Interested in getting your particular questions answered? Interested in becoming more informed so you can learn to raise awareness on HPV and the new vaccine. Free lunch will be provided!
  • Check out our display in Arrillaga this coming week!
  • Stamp HPV Performance: Coming soon!
  • Like our logo? We're making HPV awareness t-shirts! Email maraujo at stanford dot edu for more information.

On Campus Resources

Vaden Heath Center offers the HPV vaccine to Stanford Students under age 26. Call Vaden at (650) 498-2336 for more information or to make an appointment!

866 Campus Drive (map)
(650) 498-2336
Appointments available:
Monday through Thursday: 8:15 am to 7:30 pm
Friday 9:15 am to 7:30 pm

Campus Groups involved in HPV Awareness and Sexual Health Issue:

  • Stanford Students for Choice A student group devoted to promoting sexual positivity and freedom on campus
  • Public Health Initiative Involved in raising awareness on all kinds of public health related issues
  • SHPRC: Sexual Health Peer Resource Center Center that provides a sexual health library, free condoms, informed staffers available for answers and advice, and educational outreaches about sexual issues on campus. The center is open Monday-Friday 12-5. You can visit (second floor of Vaden) or call the center at (650) 723 3739
  • HIV*PACT A group of students that do free and anonymous HIV testing, as well as general confidential peer sexual health consulations. For more information, contact Ann Rafferty at rafferty at stanford dot edu
  • Colleges Against Cancer A group that organizes Relay for Life and also is involved in raising awareness about HPV and cervical cancer
  • STAMP: Stanford Theatre Activist Mobilization Project A Politcal Theatre troupe that has done pieces concerning HPV to raise awareness.

Links

Contact Information

This page was compiled in March 2007 by Stanford Students for Choice.

For information on how to get involved, email Mishan at maraujo at stanford dot edu.

For questions, comments, or corrections on the website, please contact Selena at selenasd at stanford dot edu