Can you be sure you've never been exposed to HPV? HPV is extremely common, most HPV infections are asymptomatic, and HPV can lie dormant in the body for years.

Can you be sure you've never been exposed to HPV? HPV is extremely common, most HPV infections are asymptomatic, and HPV can lie dormant in the body for years. Rather than "worry," there are a few actionable items - 1) Get your HPV vaccine and encourage others to get theirs 2) Get regular cervical cancer screenings ("pap test") if you have a cervix 3) See a medical professional if you have any symptoms