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What is the prevention of HPV?

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Anonymous

11y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

There are 2 ways to prevent HPV. One is to use safe sex methods. This means using condoms for men and especially female condoms. Also there is a vaccine available which protects against 2 of the worst causes of cancer.

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