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HPV shots are 3 separate doses because that way they don't have to use the name needle and just one isn't enough.
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What is an HPV shot?
The HPV shot is a vaccine given to help prevent this virus. There are a series of 3 that have to be given. Usually this is usually started at 9 or so.
What happens if you don't take second dose of the HPV vaccine?
The best immune response with the HPV vaccine is after 3 doses. If you miss the second dose, get it as sson as you can and then get the third dose - at the appropriate interval if possible. The basic idea is to get three does and not wory toom much about meeting an exact schedule. If you stop after the first dose, your protection will be much less than if you get all three doses.
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.
Do you have to get shots for high school?
yes, at least im pretty sure you get 3 hpv shots, booster shot, and maybe a tetinis but thats it from what I know.
Can someone with hpv have kids?
I have hpv and have even had to have a LEEP procedure, but have had 3 healthy children and am pregnant again.
If a dose 150 mg how many doses are in 3 g?
20 doses
If a dose equals 150 mg how many doses are in 3 g?
20 doses
Hepatitis B vaccine--two primary doses were given 9 yrs back and no booster was given --what to do now?
You should have had 3 primary doses; 2 aren't enough. You will need to start over and get 3 shots per the vaccination schedule and then if you want to be tested for the antibody and determine if the 4th shot is needed, at that time you can do so.
How many 3 teaspoon doses are in 500 ml?
How many 3 tsp doses are in 500 mL?
How long is the hpv needle?
The HPV needle is typically a 3/8 or 1/2 inch needle. It is the standard size used for all vaccines in that age group.
How many 3 mcg doses in 5 mg?
1 mg = 1 000 μg The answer is 5 000/3 = 1 666 doses
Can you get gardasil vaccine while you have hpv?
Sure you can. There are numerous strains of HPV. The Gardasil will help with 4 of them. Even if you know that you're currently infected with one of the 4 strains in the Gardasil vaccine, it can still help you with the other 3.
