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Tips for Preventing Birth Defects
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DSHS is monitoring the new coronavirus outbreak originating in Wuhan, China. For prevention tips, symptoms, traveler information, and healthcare provider resources, read our coronavirus information.
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Cancers caused by HPV are considered preventable
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus especially in people in their teens and early 20s. About 14 million people become infected with HPV each year. HPV infection can cause cancers in women and men.
Prevent HPV with a Vaccine