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Human papillomaviruses (HPV) represent a large group of viruses that not only can cause diseases such as genital warts, but can also lead to precancers and cancer.
The first vaccine against HPV was approved in Europe in 2006.
HPV Vaccination is an important protective measure against HPV-related cancers.
The German Standing Committee on Vaccination (Ständige Impfkommission, STIKO) has recommended vaccination for girls since March 2007 and for boys since June 2018. The vaccinations (usually two vaccinations) should be administered between the ages of 9 and 14 years.
