 I was recently given my first HPV vaccination. My mom and doctor both agreed that the vaccination is needed to help prevent me from getting the HPV virus, which can cause cervical cancer. And I'm glad they did this because when I'm older, my risk of getting HPV-related cancers drops by over 80%. And it's all because I was vaccinated when I was this age. Learn how vaccines protect us throughout our lives at immunizations.la.gov.