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Red bumps back of throat, swollen tonsils. doc said possible hpv. i remember getting that shot back in hs. can i get that even after the vaccine shot?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hpv: One shot would not have been enough to confer immunity. It is usually a three shot series

Answered 6/26/2014

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