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Should i get an hpv vaccine? in 29, male, and have had lots of sex partners, i always use condoms, for the most part. i have had unprotected sex with older female. std wise in clear?

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Get HPV vaccine: Condoms do not prevent HPV infection. Get HPV vaccine. Visit this site for safe sex guidelines: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 2/2/2021

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

HPV vaccine: HPV vaccine is optional; usually not done beyond age 26. With several partners you've probably had some of the 9 HPV types the vaccine protects, even with condoms -- perhaps most of them. Vaccine doesn't protect against HPV types you've had. Sex with any particular partner makes little difference, and "older" suggest lower risk of current infection. But its harmless and OK if cost isn't a problem.

Answered 2/3/2021

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