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This website is intended for (sexual) education purposes regarding HPV for Ontarians from the 7th grade and above. By continuing, you are aware of the content and the intended audience.

Level Up Your Health with
HPV Awareness

Think of HPV awareness as unlocking a secret map to better health.
The more you explore, the more smart choices you can make for the future YOU!

Meet Spinkle !

"Hey there, my name is Spinkle!I was hanging out with my alien friends on Planet Glooponia and I found a map with a key in the goop!"

"There’s an unknown disease called HPV on planet Earth.
Legend has it, if you take the key and follow this map, it will lead you to a secret cure that can help protect people everywhere.
Do you dare to take the challenge and become Earth’s Health Hero?"

But Spinkle,
What even is HPV?

"The human papillomavirus (HPV), is a virus that can infect many body parts.There's over 100 different types of HPV!HPV can cause a LOT of problems like CANCER."

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This is what HPV looks like in real life under a
(super powerful) transmission electron microscope!In real life, the HPV virus is about 1364 times smaller than the thickness of a human hair!

Spinkle Has Landed in a Jungle on Earth

Spinkle: "Oh glorb, I literally just got here and it looks like we've got some trouble..."Mangozilla: "Folks, looks like we have a devious intruder! You’ll never escape my mango madness!"

This is the devious intruder in question by the way...

Defeat Mangozilla to Escape!

Click all the fruits with the correct answer!
Psst, you can read the hints below the minigame before you start.

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Hints:

Click the blanks to uncover the word!

Anyone can get HPV because HPV doesn't care about your sex, sexual activness, favourite movie, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, etc.HPV infections start to pop up in a few months to a few years, usually after sexual activity.Some types of HPV can develop cancer in the vulva, anus, penis, vagina, and even the back of the throat.The good news is that your body's immune system fights HPV infections to disappear on their own!Remember, it's important to talk to your health care professional (like your nurse practioner or family doctor) on ways to lower HPV risks based on your medical history and lifestyle and to keep yourself informed.

Next Stop, The Carnival!

I swear the map says to head this way, I'm not making it up! And well... I guess all adventures should be fun so I'm not complaining!

Whack-A-Mole Time !

ROUND 1One of the most common symptoms of HPV is warts.Where on your body do you think these warts can show up?

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Your hands, feet, face, and even the genital area** are among the various places on your body where these warts can show up.

FYI before Round 2

Warts can appear differently: flat, raised, or even shaped like a rough cauliflower!

ROUND 2Some types of HPV can lead to bigger issues like cancer.Where on your body do you think the cancer can show up?

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Cancers in the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, or even the back of the throat can result from high-risk HPV strains.

These remind me of home !

Woah look at these things ?!? I think they're called bloonas? balnoos? ...OH RIGHT, 'Balloons'! They kinda look like me right? Absolutely glorb-geous!

Next stop: The Bridge

Dr. Crankington the Cranky, Cranky Troll

Dr. Crankington:"I take things seriously out here. I even got my PhD in Crankology...AND I'm not letting you pass...Matter of fact, IM TAKING YOUR BALLOONS! But to make things fun, let's play a game of hangman. If you win I'll give your balloons back, ugh"

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What are the 2 main ways HPV spreads?

Answers:

Since sexual contact and other skin-to-skin contact are the main ways HPV spreads, it's important to understand how they work and how to stay safe.

Movie Break !

Sit back & relax! Let's watch this video about vaccines!

We're Almost There!

Aw man... there's this thing called 'money' on earth but I don't have it. I traded my balloons for the movie ticket on my way out... Oh well, they were fun while it lasted.But hey! We're sooooo close to getting the secret key to fix this virus called HPV!

Up, Up, and Away !

Let's see which key will work to open the final door.

Hints:

🦠HPV is most commonly spread through any kind of unprotected sex, physical contact, or sharing used needles

🦠Young adults have higher HPV rates because of risky behaviours like unprotected sex and multiple sexual partners, early sexual activity, and lack of vaccination.

🦠 Having STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, or herpes increases your risk of getting HIV.

🦠The use of drugs and alcohol impairs judgment, leading to unsafe sexual practices and higher HPV risk.

🦠 A weakened immune system makes it harder to fight HPV. This includes people with auto-immune diseases.

🦠 Smoking weakens the immune system which then increases the risk of HPV-related cancers.

Which Key Will Unlock The Door?

Uh ohh, try again...

"Hi, my name is Pravina!"

"And you must be the heroic Spinkle! You’ve done an amazing job fighting off HPV in our world! But to truly save Earth...We need to spread knowledge, not the virus!"

The 5 Principles of HPV Prevention

Thank you for educating youself!

We hope you unlocked key knowledge about HPV, how to stay protected, and why awareness matters💡. By learning today, you’re making smart choices for a healthier future for yourself and your community!Before you go remember that
✅ Knowledge is power 💪
✅ Your health matters 🛡️
✅ You can make a difference 🌍Stay curious, keep learning, and spread the knowledge! See you next time, health hero! 😃