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Have men over the age of 40 suffered any long term side effects from the hpv vaccine ?

Q: have men over the age of 40 suffered any long term side effects from the hpv vaccine ?

: There are no long term side effects of the HPV vaccine, regardless of age or sex. The only side effect is the same as for any shot, i.e. a little pain at the injection site for a day or two.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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There are no long term side effects of the HPV vaccine, regardless of age or sex. The only side effect is the same as for any shot, i.e. a little pain at the injection site for a day or two.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 5/4/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Not that I am aware of

Answered 5/4/2022

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A member asked:

Have men over the age of 40 suffered any long term side effects from the hpv vaccine ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Ferguson agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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