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Does the HPV vaccine prevent all types of HPV?
The vaccine does not protect against all HPV types— so they will not prevent all cases of cervical cancer. Since some cervical cancers will not be prevented by the vaccine, it will be important for women to continue getting screened for cervical cancer.
Does HPV have a vaccine to prevent it?
The HPV vaccine helps protect you against certain types of HPV that can lead to cancer or genital warts. Also known by the brand name Gardasil 9, the HPV vaccine protects against: HPV types 16 and 18 — the 2 types that cause 80\% of cervical cancer cases. HPV types 6 and 11, which cause 90\% of genital warts cases.
Had HPV vaccine can I still get HPV?
There is a small chance that someone might still get genital warts after having all their HPV vaccine shots. The vaccine protects against 90\% of the HPV strains that cause genital warts. But there are lots of different strains (types) of HPV and the vaccine cannot protect against them all.
Can I have the HPV vaccine if I have HPV?
Yes. Even if you already have one strain of HPV , you could still benefit from the vaccine because it can protect you from other strains that you don’t yet have. However, none of the vaccines can treat an existing HPV infection.
Do all warts mean you have HPV?
Blame common viruses that exist nearly everywhere. When skin warts appear, it can seem as if the harmless growths came out of nowhere. But common warts are actually an infection in the top layer of skin, caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus, or HPV, family.
Can you get the HPV vaccine twice?
If the first dose of any HPV vaccine was given on or after the 15th birthday, vaccination should be completed according to a 3-dose schedule. In a 3-dose series, the second dose is recommended 1–2 months after the first dose, and the third dose is recommended 6 months after the first dose (0, 1–2, 6-month schedule).
Should I get the HPV vaccine if I have had HPV?
Yes, you should still get the HPV vaccine if you have already had HPV. The vaccine can still protect you from the other strains you have not yet had. If you fall within the recommended age range (ages 9 to 26), you should still get the vaccine even if you’ve had an HPV infection.
Can you get HPV from a shower?
In addition to sexual contact, HPV infection can be spread by any skin-to-skin contact. Spread of HPV infection also is likely to be possible from touching surfaces (such as public shower floors) that have been in contact with an HPV-infected person.