Cervical Cancer Prevention   Most people who become infected
with HPV will not have any symptoms and will clear the infection
on their own.  But, some of these viruses are called "high-risk"
types.  HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in
the United States.  The highest infection rate occurs in
adolescents and young adults.  Gardasil is a new vaccine
recommended for routine immunization for 11-12 year old girls. 
This recommendation's rationale is that the vaccine will have
the greatest impact when given before girls are sexually
active.  Although the vaccine is very effective in preventing
infection with the types of HPV included in the vaccine, it
appears to have no effect on the outcome of an HPV infection
already in progress.  HPV vaccine is also recommended for older
girls who have not been previously vaccinated, even if sexually
active.  Gardasil is recommended as part of a comprehensive
program for the long-term health of adolescent and young adult
females and as a means to prevent cer