Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Routine vaccination against human papillomavirus

Reviews the efficacy, cost-effectiveness and safety of HPV vaccines and concludes that there is solid evidence in favour of routine vaccination of adolescent girls against HPV, and that this policy should be supported by responsible governments.

Déclaration sur le vaccin contre le virus du papillome humain

Une déclaration d’un comité consultatif de CCNI, qui contient des recommandations au sujet de l’utilisation du vaccin anti-VPH.

Estimating the number needed to vaccinate to prevent diseases and death related to human papillomavirus infection

Estimates the number needed to vaccinate to prevent HPV-related diseases and death.

Feasibility of self-collection of specimens for human papillomavirus testing in hard-to-reach women

Studied the feasibility of self-collected specimens for testing human papillomavirus (HPV) status among hard-to-reach women in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

Human papillomavirus vaccine : waiting for a miracle

Describes the contents of a special issue of CMAJ dedicated to human papillomavirus (HPV).

Human papillomavirus vaccines launch a new era in cervical cancer prevention

Provides an overview of HPV infection and the HPV vaccines.

Human papillomavirus, vaccines and women's health: questions and cautions (CMAJ)

Summarizes some of the main questions and concerns that need to be addressed before there is a fullscale rollout of an HPV vaccination program.

Information sur le VPH et le vaccin contre le VPH à l'intention des patients

Patient information about HPV and the HPV vaccine

Gives general information about HPV.

Prophylactic vaccination against human papillomavirus infection and disease in women : a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

Describes a study which performed a review of the evidence from randomized controlled trials to gauge the potential impact of prophylactic HPV vaccines on disease burden.