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Can i still get the hpv shot after 1 year of being sexually active?

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Dr. Ew Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: You can still get the vaccine and still receive some benefit. Take care!

Answered 12/9/2014

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Reasonable idea: The vaccine can only protect you from HPV strains to which you are not infected.Since the present vaccine contains 9 strains, there is a good chance you have never been exposed to most of them. Getting the vaccine now in not only reasonable but has a good chance of simplifying your life over many years.

Answered 5/1/2017

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