Human papillomavirus (HPV)

Share our resources to support your local human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization awareness campaign!

Our campaign 'HPV? Me?' is meant to draw attention to the fact that anyone can catch HPV. We hope that people from many walks of life can see themselves reflected in this campaign, gain the information necessary to protect themselves against HPV, and make an informed decision about getting vaccinated against it.

HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world, and it is estimated that 75% of sexually active Canadians who have not been immunized against HPV will have an HPV infection at some point in their life. In Canada, the HPV vaccine was initially offered only to girls when it was first introduced in 2006, leading many to believe that HPV was a disease that concerned only girls and women. However, this is not the case. HPV can affect anyone of any gender, and can lead to genital warts and various cancers such as penile, cervical, head, and neck cancers.

We can all help protect ourselves and others against this extremely prevalent disease. This HPV Prevention Week (01-07 October 2023), talk to your healthcare professional about getting the HPV vaccine. Because yes, you too can catch HPV. And you can protect against it!


 

 

Videos

 

Dr. Vivien Brown: Protecting against HPV.

 

Hear Neil's story about his sister Alison's battle with cervical cancer caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and the importance of getting vaccinated against HPV.

 

Posters

HPV Immunization. Protect your preteen against HPV.

poster (PDF: 155 KB)

HPV Immunization. Do it to protect yourself.            

poster (PDF: 147 KB)

 

Social Media Images

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Facebook and Twitter

One less worry - The HPV vaccine is available for females, and in many countries for males too

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Facebook and Twitter

One Less Worry - 4/5 of us have HPV. Most of us don't know we have it, but HPV can cause cervical and other cancers

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Facebook and Twitter

One Less Worry - How we can beat HPV: Vaccinate and screen

 

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Facebook and Twitter

One Less Worry - HPV Vaccines

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Instagram

4/5 of us have HPV. Most of us don't know we have it, but HPV can cause cervical and other cancers.

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Instagram

The HPV vaccine is available for females, and in many countries for males too.

 

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Instagram

How we can beat HPV: Vaccinate and screen

#OneLessWorry – social media image for Instagram

HPV vaccines: One less worry

HPV immunization: social media image

Logos

HPV Prevention Week logo

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PAP Campaign logo

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Pocket Guide for Immunizers: HPV Vaccination

(pocket guide – PDF: 583 KB)

Pocket Guide for Immunizers: HPV Vaccination

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): What you need to know

(factsheet – PDF: 558 KB)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV): What you need to know

 

 

 


Last Updated: 22 September 2023