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Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
British Columbia Specific Information
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that are caused by infection from the human papillomavirus (HPV). For information about genital warts, see HealthLinkBC File #08k Genital Warts. Information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine can be found in HealthLinkBC File #101a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and HealthLinkBC File #101b Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine.
Health Canada approves the HPV vaccine Gardasil for use in women up to the age of 45. The vaccine is provided free to girls in grade 6. Girls born in 1994 or later who were eligible for the HPV vaccine but did not receive it may contact their local health unit to get vaccinated at no cost. Immunize BC further recommends the vaccine to boys age 9 to 26 but this is currently not publicly funded. Women and girls under the age of 45 who are not eligible to receive the vaccine for free can purchase it from a pharmacy or at their doctor's office. For more information on other HPV vaccine programs in B.C., visit the ImmunizeBC website.
For more information on sexually transmitted infections, including sexual health information, where to get tested and other sexual health services in your area, visit the SmartSexResource website.
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that are caused by infection from the human papillomavirus (HPV). For information about genital warts, see HealthLinkBC File #08k Genital Warts. Information about the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the HPV vaccine can be found in HealthLinkBC File #101a Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection and HealthLinkBC File #101b Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine.
Health Canada approves the HPV vaccine Gardasil for use in women up to the age of 45. The vaccine is provided free to girls in grade 6. Girls born in 1994 or later who were eligible for the HPV vaccine but did not receive it may contact their local health unit to get vaccinated at no cost. Immunize BC further recommends the vaccine to boys age 9 to 26 but this is currently not publicly funded. Women and girls under the age of 45 who are not eligible to receive the vaccine for free can purchase it from a pharmacy or at their doctor's office. For more information on other HPV vaccine programs in B.C., visit the ImmunizeBC website.
For more information on sexually transmitted infections, including sexual health information, where to get tested and other sexual health services in your area, visit the SmartSexResource website.
Last Revised: November 16, 2012
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