My mom made me get the 3 injections for hpv when i was 16 and wouldnt tell me why. im 19 now and i still down know why. what is the injection for?

Virus: The hpv virus, and there are several of them, cause genital warts swhich can be sexually transmitted. Some of the types have been implicated in causation of cervical cancer. Of course the process takes years. Prevention of evolution of cancer is one reason women have annual or semi-annual pap smears and a pelvic examination. Stands for human papilloma virus.

Protection: This vaccine helps protect you against strains of a virus known to cause cancer many years after exposure & a type of wart that can produce cauliflower like small to giant bumps on your genitals.It is only helpful if completed months before exposure to the germ, which is often passed during sex. The shot does not protect against other std's or other types of warts.

Prevents Disease: Hpv is human papilloma virus. It is a virus that once you have it, it lives in your body forever. The vaccinations help prevent you ever getting it. The main reason that is important is that hpv has been linked to a higher incidence of cervical cancer in women. Anything that can prevent any disease and especially cancer is a great thing!