Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can the new hpv shot work as a vaccine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Complex Mechanism: The two vaccines are "attenuated". This means that only a portion of some hpv strains are attached to molecules that activate your immune system. You are not given a complete hpv virus, but only a part to train your body's immune system to recognize and target the virus strains. It does not treat cancer. For complete details, please visit http://www.Cdc.Gov/vaccinesafety/vaccines/hpv/index.
Answered 3/31/2014
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I think i only received two shots of the gardasil vaccine am i still protected against hpv?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Why 3 shots of Cervarix for HPV? Will this last forever and I don't need to get the shots again? And is there a vaccine for Herpes?? I have HPV 16
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does HPV vaccine work on who already have contracted the disease?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
How many years is the HPV vaccine proven to work for at this time?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Got my vaccine Cervarix though I have HPV-16. Will it ever work to protect me from cancer? Was getting the 3 shots a waste of time & money? Or not?!
I've never gotten any vaccines since I was 5 years old. Is it to late to get a HPV shot? I have no insurance. I'm an independent contractor.
What are the cons of the gardisil shot? Is this vaccine injecting u with the HPV virus?
I want to know more about vaccines. I just got one for HPV and the flu, how exactly does it work?
Hi I was wondering if I took the vaccine gardasil for HPV in 2008 how long does it take to wear off and do I need to get another shot again?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
