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Human papillomavirus (HPV)-16 detection is tied to incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma; and other HPVs

Research Suggests Broader Role for HPV in HNSCC Etiology

HPV-16 and other HPVs, including γ11- and γ12-HPV species and β1-HPV-5 type, all implicated
There is geographic variation in the proportion of head and neck cancers attributable to human papillomavirus

Geographic Variation in HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevalence

HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer prevalence varies between Western Europe and Eastern Europe, Asia
Initiation of human papillomavirus vaccination is highest among teen girls in poorer communities and in populations that are mainly Hispanic or mixed race

Geographic Factors Impact HPV Vaccine Initiation in Teen Girls

Higher initiation among girls in high- vs. low-poverty areas, communities with mainly Hispanic, mixed race
β-genus human papillomavirus is a risk factor for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in otherwise healthy individuals

β-Genus Human Papillomavirus Poses Skin Cancer Risk

HPV subtypes 5, 8, 17, 20, and 38 tied to significant increased risk
Pediatricians and family physicians do not always strongly recommend the human papillomavirus vaccine

Not All PCPs Strongly Recommend HPV Vaccine

About 60 percent of pediatricians, family doctors recommend vaccine for 11- to 12-year-old girls
Human papillomavirus vaccination rates among American girls remain too low

CDC: Not Enough Young Girls Getting HPV Vaccination

Need to increase delivery of the vaccine at the recommended ages of 11 or 12 years
Most male adolescents in the United States aren't receiving the human papillomavirus vaccine alongside their other scheduled inoculations

CDC: Too Few Male Adolescents Receiving HPV Vaccine

Physicians failing to recommend it or adequately explain its benefits to parents
Lower-level radiation and chemotherapy may be as effective as standard doses for some patients with human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma

ASTRO: Less Treatment Effective in HPV-Related Oropharynx CA

Lower doses of chemotherapy, radiation may also reduce unwanted side effects
Many physicians are inconsistent or behind schedule in their recommendations for human papillomavirus vaccination

Many Doctors Inconsistent With HPV Vaccine Recommendations

Sizeable minority does not strongly endorse vaccination nor deliver timely recommendations
For 11- to 15-year olds

Concomitant Administration of 9vHPV With MCV4/Tdap Feasible

Noninferior to intermittent administration of vaccines for 11- to 15-year olds