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Is it possible for the hpv vaccine to cause genital warts? was there any known cases?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: The HPV vaccine contains no live components of the virus, therefore it is impossible for it cause ANY infection.

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 2/21/2015

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