Gardasil HPV Vaccine: Who Needs It, How It Works

Gardasil, a vaccine against human papilloma virus (HPV), which causes cervical cancer and genital warts — is now available across the United States.

Before we start discussing the vaccine, let’s have a clear understanding of what it tries to avert.

What is HPV?

According to WebMD, “HPV is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Each HPV virus in this large group is given a number which is called its HPV type. HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) some HPV types can cause. Some other HPV types can lead to cancer. Men and women can get cancer in the mouth or …read more