The HPV virus is ridiculously easy to pass along. Because it’s not transmitted via body fluid, you can get it even if you diligently use condoms. It’s estimated that up to 70 percent of all sexually active men and women will get it at some point. Most won’t even know they ever had it. Some will get genital warts. Some – like I did – will develop precancerous cells in their cervixes. And some will go on to get cervical cancer. The virus has also been linked to other diseases — it’s no coincidence that the CDC’s recommendation comes on the heels of new research linking the HPV vaccine to the prevention of anal cancer. - Salon.com
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