Genital warts

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are caused by a virus called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Genital warts are not cancer and don’t cause cancer. They’re caused by a different strain of HPV. HPV vaccination is offered to every person aged 11 to 13. The vaccine can protect against cervical cancer also protects against genital warts. See also STIs, HPV vaccination