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What is the definition or description of: hpv vaccine?

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Human Papilloma virus: Hpv vaccine is given to boys and girls from 9 years age to 26 years age to prevent infection with 2 types of hpv that causes 75% of cervical cancer and 90% of genital warts it is given in series of three shots, 2nd after 2 months of first and 3rd four months after 2nd dose.

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HPV vaccine: Hpv vaccine induces protection from hpv (human papilloma virus) which causes genital warts. The hpv also increases one's risk of contracting genital, rectal, head and neck cancers. An added bonus of the vaccine is protection from such risks. Side effects are insignificant and the vaccine is administered in 3 injections - 0, 2 and 6 months.

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

A series of 3 shots.: 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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