Why the HPV Vaccine is Essential to Preventing a Rising Threat

Abstract

Over the past few decades, the prevalence of HPVassociated oral cancers has steadily risen. Such a trend can be attributed to changing sexual behaviors, specifically oral sexual activity among adolescents. The HPV vaccine has been a key component in the battle against cervical cancer. It is therefore imperative we similarly emphasize adherence to the HPV vaccine among adolescents for greater prevention of HPV-associated oral cancers.