Faculty, Staff and Student Publications Publication Date 3-4-2026 DOI 10.3390/vaccines14030236 PubMedCentral® Posted Date 3-4-2026 PubMedCentral® Full Text Version Post-print Abstract Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and is responsible for the majority of cervical, anal, and vaginal cancers. The first prophylactic HPV vaccine was introduced in the United States in 2006.