This book provides essential information on HPV (Human Papillomavirus), a sexually transmitted disease; presents controversies on the mandating of the HPV vaccine; and personal experiences of persons who have HPV.

Includes chronology. Includes glossary.

Understanding HPV - An overview of human papillomavirus (HPV) / Warren Maltzman and Rebecca J. Frey - HPV transmission rates among heterosexual couples / Sarah C.P. Williams - Many treatments exist for genital warts caused by HPV / US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - HPV is linked to an increase in head and neck cancers / Jo Ciavaglia - Controversies concerning HPV - The HPV vaccine is safe and effective / US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The HPV vaccine is not safe or effective / Josh Axe - The government should mandate the HPV vaccine / Amanda Marcotte - The government should not mandate the HPV vaccine / Denise Hunnell - Boys should be vaccinated for HPV / Amy Davidson - Boys should not receive the HPV vaccine / Jeanne Lenzer - The HPV vaccine may make teens more promiscuous / John F. Brehany and Maricela P. Moffitt - The HPV vaccine does not promote teen promiscuity / Christopher Wanjek - Abstinence-only programs are the best way to prevent disease and other problems / American College of Pediatricians - Abstinence-only programs are ineffective at preventing disease and other problems / Advocates for Youth - Personal narratives - A young woman survives HPV and cancer / Joslyn - A grandmother wants her grandchildren to get the HPV vaccination / Susie Wilson - Men can get HPV, too / "SADD".