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Hello drs. married 12 years seperated for a year. husband saw other people now has genital warts not diagnosed but looks like them. we are back together i am hpv vaccinated am i protected? tested negative for all std panel. can we be normal?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

The HPV vaccine is 100% protective for the two types of the virus (HPV 6 and 11) that cause about 90% of genital warts. Therefore, there's a 90% chance you are protected and not at risk for infection with the HPV causing his warts. You can safely continue unprotected sex together.

Answered 1/3/2023

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If the warts he acquired are from strains in the vaccine you took you may be protected. If not, you may see an eruption within weeks/month after exposure. Any 1st eruption usually clears within 2 years naturally but removal via freezing/laser or application of chemicals is available.

Answered 12/31/2022

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