HPV and cancer

About HPV and cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause several cancers and other illnesses in people of all genders. It is responsible for most cases of cervical cancer.

Elimination of cervical cancer

Australia is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.

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Facts

Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause several cancers and other illnesses in people of all genders. HPV is responsible for most cases of cervical cancer.

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