The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a type of virus that infects the skin and cells lining the inside of the body. You can’t catch cancer. But some infections, such as HPV, can increase your risk.
Watch as our Health Information Manager answers the common questions around HPV and the HPV vaccine.
You can find out more on HPV and cancer here: www.cruk.org/hpv
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