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Image of man carrying child on back. Text reads "Life threw a curveball. Now our prevention game is strong. Protect survivors from HPV cancers."

Talk to your oncology care team or your health care provider about HPV vaccination.

Be protected. Be survivor proud.

Survivors of childhood cancer are at increased risk of developing HPV cancers. Protect them with HPV vaccination. It is safe and is more than 90% effective at preventing 6 types of HPV cancers in adulthood. HPV vaccination is recommended for everyone aged 9-26 years and for some people aged 27-45 years who were not vaccinated when younger. The Children's Oncology Group currently recommends 3 total doses of the HPV vaccine for childhood cancer survivors, starting 6 months after completion of cancer treatment, regardless of age at first dose.

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HPV vaccination protects against more than
90%
of HPV cancers

Receiving HPV Vaccination is:

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SAFE

HPV vaccination has a strong safety record.  It has been monitored for and in use in the United States since 2006.

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EFFECTIVE

HPV vaccination has greatly reduced HPV infections and prevented HPV cancers.

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LONG-LASTING

HPV vaccination protection has not decreased over time.

When should childhood cancer survivors vaccinate?

AGE: 9-45 years

3 TOTAL DOSES

First: 6 months after completing cancer treatment

Second: 1-2 months after first dose

Third: 6 months after first dose

Talk to your oncology care team or your health care provider about HPV vaccination.

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"After everything my child went through with cancer, I wanted to do everything possible to protect them from future health risks. The HPV vaccine was one of the steps we took to ensure that." 

- Mother of childhood cancer survivor

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FAQs about HPV Vaccination

While HPV vaccination is proven safe and effective, you may still have questions. Get answers to some common questions about HPV vaccination.

  1. Can childhood cancer survivors delay doses while in cancer treatment?

    Yes. Talk with your oncology care team and health care provider about when it is the right time to resume remaining doses. Childhood cancer survivors can usually be vaccinated six months after completion of treatment.

  2. What is the cost for HPV vaccination?

    Almost every child in the U.S. can get the HPV vaccine for free or at a greatly reduced cost through health insurance or the Vaccines for Children program.

  3. Do childhood cancer survivors need to get all 3 doses?

    It’s important to get all the recommended doses. This ensures the best protection against a second cancer caused by HPV. Talk to your child’s oncologist or primary care provider about HPV vaccination today.

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