Vaccines can never be completely safe. There is always the odd chance that the vaccines become contaminated, the injection site becomes infected, or that the person has a severe allergic reaction. There have been a few reports of girls dropping dead within 3 days of the vaccine, but nobody really knows if the vaccine was the cause.
Yes, it is assumed to be safe to consume alcohol after having the HPV vaccine. There are no known side effects between the HPV vaccine and consumption of alcohol.
Yes teens should get the vaccine unless they have a medical condition that prevents it from being safe.
The external viral proteins of the HPV vaccine.
No. It is a preventative.
No, the HPV vaccine does not contain live virus. It cannot cause HPV infection or any related illnesses. Here's why: The vaccine uses virus-like particles (VLPs). These are essentially protein shells that mimic the outer surface of the HPV virus, but lack the genetic material needed for the virus to replicate. When your body encounters these VLPs, it recognizes them as foreign and triggers an immune response. This immune response creates antibodies that can fight off actual HPV infection if you encounter the virus in the future. Therefore, the HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent HPV infection without introducing any live virus into your body.
There is no evidence that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer. Because the vaccine doesn't contain live virus, it can't cause HPV disease.
No they can not.
No, the HPV vaccine shouldn't delay your period - in some rare cases it's been said that HPV has effected womens fertility, but there is no confirmation of this. It's most likely that if you're getting the HPV vaccine you're in your teens so irregular cycles are normal at your age, it's likely got absolutely nothing at all to do with your getting 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.
No
All HPV vaccines are recombinant. They are not live vaccines.
You can discuss your desire for HPV vaccine with your health are provider if you are over 40. It is possible that you will have to pay out of pocket.