The use of a condom is essential to protect yourself and your partners against STDs. It is recommended that women aged between 25 and 64 have HPV screening and that young girls aged from 12 to 14 years old (up to 18 years old) are vaccinated against HPV.
HPV infection in Belgium
According to Sciensano:
- the HPV infection mainly affects young adults aged between 15 and 34 years old
- the HPV infection is mainly present in heterosexuals.