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The bivalent Cerverix vaccine protects against types 16 and 18, which are the most common types that cause cervical and other cancers. Gardasil protects against 16 and 18, as well as types 6 and 11, which are the most common causes of genital warts.

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Are there HPV vaccines to prevent against all cervical cancers that may be caused by HPV true are false?

The hpv vaccine does not protect you from all strains of the hpv virus. Check with your doctor on what strains are covered.


Can an HPV vaccine protect women from four strains of HPV?

Yes, the HPV vaccine can protect women from four specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). The most common vaccines, like Gardasil, target HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18, which are associated with the majority of cervical cancer cases and genital warts. By immunizing against these strains, the vaccine significantly reduces the risk of developing HPV-related diseases. It's important for women to receive the vaccine before becoming sexually active for optimal protection.


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Can a girl be immune to hpv because she got the partner shots?

The vaccine for HPV does not protect against all types of HPV. It protects against the ones most likely to cause cancer. Some vaccines also protect against the ones most likely to cause genital warts.


Is hpv considered an infectious disease?

Yes, human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered an infectious disease. It is a sexually transmitted virus that can spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact, often during sexual activity. While many HPV infections are asymptomatic and resolve on their own, certain strains can lead to serious health issues, including genital warts and various cancers. Vaccines are available to protect against the most harmful types of HPV.


Is there ban on hpv vaccines?

There is no ban on HPV vaccines. In fact, in some states girls are required to receive HPV vaccines for school.


Is the immunization hpv an attenuated vaccine?

All HPV vaccines are recombinant. They are not live vaccines.


Is there another form of HPV vaccines other than a shot?

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What is human papplioma virus?

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hpv vaccine types?

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Who can get the HPV vaccine and what does it do?

The approved age range currently is from 9-26. It is recommended that girl receive it between the ages of 12-18, but older women can get it, too.The vaccines provide protection against HPV, different strains of which can cause both genital warts and cervical (and other genital) cancers.Gardasil is also approved for male for the prevention of genital warts. Gardasil has 4 strains of HPV, 2 of which are common cause of genital warts. The Cervarix is only for women because it has only 2 strains (same one as in Gardasil) that commonly seen in cervical cancer.It is thought the protection against HPV will be life long, but the vaccine has not been around long enough for studies to prove this.


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