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Yes, boy and men can and should receive the HPV vaccine. The vaccine help protect against several type of HPV that can cause genital wart and cancer, including penile, throat, and mouth cancer.
Key Point:
-The CDC recommend the HPV vaccine for boy aged 11–12, but it can be given as early as age 9.
-Teenager and young men up to age 26 can still get vaccinated if they missed it earlier.
-Men aged 27–45 may also consider vaccination after discussing with their doctor, especially if they are at higher risk for HPV.
-The vaccine is safe and effective in preventing HPV-related disease.
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Do men need to take hpv vaccination?
Men need to take the HPV vaccine just as females do.
Is it true about men that if they get any form of HPV they outgrow it and becomes immune to it after 18 months?
No, no known cure as yet, and no one outgrows it or becomes immune to it unless they receive the vaccine before being infected by it.
Should children be vaccinated for HPV?
Yes. Vaccination for HPV can reduce the risk of HPV (Human papiloma virus) infection, genital warts, and cervical cancer in women and penile and rectal cancer in men. The HPV vaccine Gardasil was first recommended for use in women, but it is not recommended for use in males and females to further reduce the incidence HPV, genital warts, cervical cancer, penile cancer, and rectal cancer. Ideally, the vaccine should be given to girls and boys before adolescence, usually between ages 9 and 13, because the vaccine must be given before HPV exposure. Just as boys and girls are routinely immunized for measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, hepatitus A and B, diphtheria, pertussis, meningitis, and chicken pox, they should also be routinely vaccinated for HPV, which protects them from HPV infection, genital warts, and cervical, penile, and rectal cancers caused by HPV.
The HPV Vaccine?
The vaccine is called Humanpapillomovirus vaccine, and is given to girls from the age of around 16 it varies from country to country. The vaccine is not a live vaccine but it is for protection from STI sexuall transmitted diseases.
Do men have to get HPV injections?
While HPV vaccines are primarily recommended for preteens and young adults, both males and females can benefit from receiving the HPV vaccine. Vaccination in males helps protect against HPV-related cancers, such as penile and oropharyngeal cancers, as well as genital warts. Therefore, while it's not mandatory for men, it is encouraged for their health and to reduce the spread of HPV.
Can women get cervical cancer from a man?
Yes, a man can give a woman HPV and a woman can give a man HPV. To reduce the spread of HPV, males AND females can go to a clinic or their primary doctor and get the HPV vaccine in 3 different doses at 3 different times. If someone ALREADY has HPV, the HPV vaccine should still be taken because there are over 100 strains of HPV, and you may not have one of the strains that the vaccine prevents.
HPV vaccine?
DefinitionThe HPV vaccine protects against infection by certain strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV) that can cause cervical cancer and genital warts.HPV spreads mostly through sexual contact. Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV. HPV vaccination is expected to prevent about 70% of cervical cancer cases.See also:Cervical cancerGenital wartsAlternative NamesVaccine - HPV; Immunization - HPV; Gardasil; Cervarix; Vaccine to prevent cervical cancerInformationHPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual intercourse. There are many different types of HPV, and many do not cause problems. However, certain types of HPV can lead to cervical cancer (and genital warts).Two vaccines are currently available to prevent cervical cancer in girls and young women. These vaccines do not treat cervical cancer, however.The vaccines are called Gardasil and Cervarix.Both of the vaccines protect against HPV-16 and HPV-18, the two types of HPV that cause most cases of cervical cancer.Gardasil also protects against HPV-6 and HPV-11, which cause most cases of genital warts.The vaccines do not protect against all types of cervical cancer-causing HPV.WHO SHOULD GET THIS VACCINEGardasil is approved for:Females age 9-26 to protect against cervical cancer and prevent genital wartsMales age 9 - 26 to prevent genital wartsCervarix is approved for:Females age 10 - 26 to help protect against cervical cancerCervarix does not protect against genital wartsCervarix has not been approved for use in boys or menCURRENT IMMUNIZATION RECOMMENDATIONS:Routine HPV immunization is recommended for 11- and 12-year-old girls. The vaccine is given in 3 shots over a 6-month period. (The second and third doses are given 2 and 6 months after the first dose.)One brand of vaccine can be substituted for another in the 3-dose series. The HPV vaccine can be given at the same time as other vaccines.Girls as young as 9 can receive the vaccine if their doctor recommends it.Girls and women ages 13 - 26 who have not been previously immunized or who have not completed the full vaccine series should get vaccinated to catch up on missed doses. (Note: Some groups do not recommend women between 19 and 26 receive catch-up doses of this vaccine. Talk with your provider if you are this age group.)Routine use of the HPV vaccine in boys and men is not recommended. However, a health care provider may still decide to use it on a specific patient.Pregnant women should not receive this vaccine.SIDE EFFECTSThe most common side effects are fainting, dizziness, nausea, headache, and skin reactions at the site where the shot was given.CONSIDERATIONSThe HPV vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV that lead to cervical cancer. Girls and women should still receive regular screening (Pap tests) to look for any early signs of cervical cancer. See: Pap smearThe HPV vaccine does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections.CALL YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER IFYou aren't sure whether you or your child should receive the HPV vaccineYou or your child develops complications or severe symptoms after getting an HPV vaccineYou have other questions or concerns about the HPV vaccineReferencesKahn JA. HPV vaccination for the prevention of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. N Engl J Med. 2009 Jul 16;361(3):271-8.Slade BA, Leidel L, Vellozzi C, Woo EJ, Hua W, Sutherland A, et al. Postlicensure safety surveillance for quadrivalent human papillomavirus recombinant vaccine. JAMA. 2009 Aug 19;302(7):750-7.Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Recommended adult immunization schedule: United States, 2009. Ann Intern Med. January 6, 2009;150(1):40-4.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recommended adult immunization schedule -- United States, 2009. MMWR Recomm Rep. January 9, 2009;57(53):Q-1-4.
What is Gardasil and what does it help prevent females from developing as older adults?
Gardasil is a vaccine that helps prevent HPV infection, which can lead to cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers in females as they age. It also helps prevent genital warts caused by certain types of HPV.
What is the prevention of HPV?
There are 2 ways to prevent HPV. One is to use safe sex methods. This means using condoms for men and especially female condoms. Also there is a vaccine available which protects against 2 of the worst causes of cancer.
Do all men carry hpv?
No, HPV is carried equally by men and women.
Is HPV fatal in males?
YES HPV affects males. Thay get the warts, just a women can. They carry the virus but do NOT have symptoms of it like a female would have. Females can experience cancer and or genital herpes from HPV.
Is there an over-the-counter HPV treatment for men?
No. There is no over-the-counter HPV treatment for either men or women.
