This document discusses HPV infections, cervical dysplasia, and the HPV vaccine. It provides information on HPV epidemiology, risk factors for cervical cancer, pathogenesis and progression of HPV infection to cervical dysplasia and cancer. Screening recommendations and management of abnormal Pap smears and cervical dysplasia are summarized. The history and development of HPV vaccines including Gardasil and Cervarix are briefly outlined.