Question 1

is hpv vaccine good or bad?

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It is a good thing.: It is one more thing that can assist in protecting health.

Question 2

when did hpv vaccine come out?

Accepted Answer

2017 there are 3: The 1st Gardasil (4) was approved in 2006, Cervarix (2) was approved in 2009 and the second Gardasil (9) was approved in 2014.

Question 3

who should get the hpv vaccine?

Accepted Answer

9 YEARS OLD TO26 : Both sexes boys/girls and men/women between ages of 9 to 26 should get hpv vaccine in series of three shots.

Question 4

what exactly is the hpv vaccine?

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Cervical cancer vacc: The cervical cancer vaccine (human papilloma virus vaccine, or hpv vaccine) protects a person from being infected by the 2 strains of hpv virus responsible for causing most of the cervical cancers. One brand of the vaccine also protects against 2 other strains of hpv, which cause many genital warts. The same viruses can infect other body parts, so now the vaccine is also approved for use in boys.

Question 5

what does hpv vaccine feel like?

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It burns a little: Most people who have the vaccine say they experience a burning sensation during the injection, but that they are not sore or bothered afterwards.

Question 6

how much does hpv vaccine cost ?

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$0 to $400 U.S.: How much a person has to pay for his vaccination varies depending on who he is getting the vaccine from, and depending on who else is paying for the vaccine. One's cost is $0 if somebody else is paying for the vaccine, which happens a lot in the U.S. where taxpayers pay for their own insurance and for other people's vaccines. An uninsured person paying cash at a large clinic might pay $400 for it.

Question 7

who all must get the hpv vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Recommend ages 11-26: Hpv vaccine is recommended for all children at age 11 or 12 but is approved for use from 9-26 in both sexes.  It's recommended for all girls through age 26 and for boys through 21 years of age (through age 26 for men who have sex with men).  There are two vaccines. Both reduce the risk of cervical and anal cancer but the Gardasil also protects against two strains causing 90% of genital warts.

Question 8

should my son get the hpv vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Eventually yes: The hpv vaccine is an anti-cancer vaccine protecting against most cervical cancers and probably against anal cancers caused by the same viruses. The vaccine is very safe but is expensive. With limited resources in healthcare, all girls should be offered the vaccine first, then the high-risk boys, then the remaining boys. Boys can ask for the vaccine now, if they want it, regardless of risk level.

Question 9

should i get the hpv vaccine at 25?

Accepted Answer

Might be helpful: The hpv vaccine is helpful in preventing acquisition and long term carriage of several of the most worrisome strains of this virus. It will not treat or change the status of strains acquired before the vaccine is given. The 4strain vaccine includes the 2 most often found in genital cancer & 2 most known for genital warts. The target age for administration is 9-26, .

Question 10

just took hpv vaccine. can i exercise?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, if you are otherwise well.

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