HPV Prevention Week 2019
Date/Time
Oct 1, 2019 - Oct 7, 2019
HPV Prevention Week 2019
#CANADAvsHPV
October 1 – 7, 2019
Join the Federation of Medical Women and numerous supporting organizations and individuals who are committed to preventing the spread of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause.
HPV Prevention Week is designed to bring Canadians together to engage in a series of events and initiatives to increase awareness of an infection that is estimated to affect more than 75% of sexually active men and women in their lifetime. The human papilloma virus causes genital warts, but persistent disease can cause 6 different types of cancer: Oropharyngeal, Penile, Anal, Vaginal, Cervical, and Vulvar.
#CANADAvsHPV, demonstrates international leadership in how we – doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, public health officials, NGOs, pharmacists, patients, government and industry – can work together to educate all Canadians to:
- close the preventative care gap
- encourage behaviour that could ultimately save lives.
For 2019, we’re taking HPV Prevention Week local with screenings of Lady Ganga: Nilza’s Story.
Toronto: October 8, 2019
Halton: October 7, 2019
Vancouver: September 30, 2019
With more to come!