Question

Why is it important for boys and girls to get the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine?

A. The vaccine prevents genital warts, which are unpleasant and embarrassing.

B. The vaccine can take the place of annual Papanicolaou tests (Pap smears) for women.

C. The vaccine protects against all different types of papillomaviruses.

D. The vaccine can prevent the types of HPV that cause cervical and other cancers.

Answer 1

Why is it important for boys and girls to get the human papillomavirus ( HPV) vaccine? The vaccine can prevent the types of HPV that cause cervical and other cancers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Option D is correct.

Answer 2

D. The vaccine can prevent the types of HPV that cause cervical and other cancers.

Step-by-step explanation:

This was the right answer on the quiz.