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My girlfriend did the first dose of hpv gardasil vaccination, the vaccination is consist of dead viruses right? so nothing to worry about?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Gardasil is not made: from actual viruses at all. It is made from recombinant viral-like particles, so if you are worried about transmission of the virus from having the vaccine, it is not a concern. This is a very important vaccine to get. If you are between 11 and 26 years of age (which it looks like you are), you should also have it.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

My girlfriend did the first dose of hpv gardasil vaccination, the vaccination is consist of dead viruses right? so nothing to worry about?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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