16/10/2025
HPV is more common than most people think, and often, it clears without symptoms. Here are the facts in Australia:
〰️ Around 85% of people who have ever been sexually active will get HPV at some stage.
〰️ Most infections are harmless and are cleared by the immune system within 1‑2 years.
〰️ Some HPV types are “high‑risk”. If infection persists, they can lead to cervical pre‑cancer or cancer.
That’s why HPV vaccination (before exposure) and regular cervical screening (every 5 years for people aged 25‑74 with a cervix) are so important, even if you feel fine.
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