Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and the Gardasil Vaccine
About the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV is a very common sexually transmitted infection. In fact, nearly 80% of the sexually active population will acquire HPV at some point in their lives. The majority of those infections (about 90 percent) will go away on their own, without causing problems, within a year or two.
HPV Vaccine, Gardasil Available at Health Services
Health Services has the HPV vaccine, Gardasil, available for female students. The series of three doses will cost $453 ($151/dose).
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Information Sheet on HPV
Fact sheet from the CDC on HPV and the HPV vaccine Gardasil.
