Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

Score: 9
Vaccines for Kids
Vaccines activate the immune system, training it to fight off certain viral and bacterial infections.
Score: 8
Vaccines for Adults
Vaccines aren’t just for kids. Thousands of adults go to the hospital each year for a serious (sometimes even deadly) disease they might have avoided if they had received the vaccination to prevent it.
Score: 7
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Pharyngeal cancer affects the back of the throat (pharynx), and oropharyngeal cancer affects the back of the tongue, tonsils, soft palate, and part of the throat.
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Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is a cancer found in the pharynx or larynx, linked to tobacco and/or alcohol use, and certain viruses. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Head and Neck Cancer
Cancers that develop in the throat, larynx, mouth, nose, and sinuses.
Score: 4
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
HPV (human papillomavirus) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S., and it raises your risk for several different kinds of cancer.
Score: 3
Viral Warts
Viral warts are viral infections of the skin that are most common on the hands and feet. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Cervical Dysplasia
A condition in which abnormal cells are present in the cervix. It's caused by the human papillomavirus.
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Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that starts in cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus.
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer is a cancer type that affects the lips, tongue, gums, cheeks, and roof or floor of the mouth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.