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A member asked:
Why would a man get the cervical cancer hpv vaccine?
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Yes: The vaccine is now approved for young men. As with women, it is best to be vaccinated before any sexual activity.
Answered 6/6/2015
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Protection!: The hpv vaccine also protects against anal and rectal cancers, and is showing some promise in protection against esophageal and throat cancers that may be hpv related. It also offers protection against genital warts.
Answered 8/11/2012
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Prevent transmission: The HPV Vaccine/Gardisil/Cervarix is recommended for all men and women <26 years old for preventing the acquisition/spread of human papilloma virus (type 6, 11, 16, and 18), which can cause genital warts & cancer in men & women (cervix, vagina, penis, anus, and oral!) It won't affect your periods/fertility/sexual activity. Safe even if sexually active, if you have the virus, & when breastfeeding
Answered 5/25/2015
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A member asked:
I have only ever had 2 of 3 cervical cancer injections (hpv vaccinations) is this ok?
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Could it be a good idea to test for HPV before getting a cervical cancer vacine?
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A member asked:
I am 27 years old and diagnosed with HPV due to warts. The American cancer society website says gardasil 9 vaccine doesn't have much or any benefits for men over 26 years old. given the information, do you advise me to get the first dose or not? :)
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