Health
What Is The HPV Vaccine And Why Is Its Manufacturer Getting Sued?
We’re uncovering the controversy behind the HPV vaccine and explaining why pharmaceutical giant Merck will soon go head-to-head with lawyers over Gardasil side effects.
By Anna Powers3 min read
HPV stands for human papillomavirus, and it is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. HPV is defined as an STI because it’s transmitted through skin to skin contact, typically through sexual acts like oral sex, anal sex, or vaginal sex. Because HPV can present itself asymptomatically, many men and women may not know that they have it and therefore could unknowingly pass it to their sexual partners.