Most people are at risk of contracting the human pappilomavirus, which is known to cause cervical cancer in some women, but don?t expect your insurance company to pay for a vaccine.

It is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease said Baltimore gynecologist Dee Dee Shiller. As much as 80 percent of the population carries HPV, though men and most women show little in the way of symptoms or side effects. There are many reasons to get vaccinated and few to avoid the series of three shots ? except maybe the cost ? at around $150 each for three shots, it is not covered by most insurance.

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