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Yes. A recent study has shown that Gardasil is 90% effective at preventing genital warts in males. Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papiloma Virus). Genital warts are responsible for most penile and rectal cancer, and by vaccinating against HPV, these men are protected from penile and rectal cancer caused by HPV. Giving the vaccine to men will also mean that they can not transmit HPV to their female partners. This would greatly reduce the risk of Cervical cancer due to HPV infections in women. If all boys and girls were vaccinated for HPV, the HPV virus would be eliminated, causing rates of cervical, penile, and rectal cancer to drop by 80%. For the vaccine to be effective it must be given before an individual is exposed to HPV. This is why the vaccine should be given in childhood, usually between the ages of 9 and 14. However the vaccine can and should be given to men of any age, as it reduces the risk of getting HPV, genital warts, and penile and rectal cancers caused by HPV. At this point doctors can give the HPV vaccine Gardasil to males as an off label use. The label for Gardasil should be updated by the summer of 2009 to indicate its use for prevention of HPV infection, genital warts, penile cancer, and rectal cancer in males.
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Which component of the HPV vaccine stimulates the production of antibodies?
The external viral proteins of the HPV vaccine.
Does the HPV vaccine cure HPV in women?
No. It is a preventative.
Has the hpv vaccine caused women to get cervical cancer?
There is no evidence that HPV vaccine causes cervical cancer. Because the vaccine doesn't contain live virus, it can't cause HPV disease.
Can health officials recommend the hpv vaccine for females ages 9 to 26?
Yes, health officials in the US can and have recommended HPV vaccine for males and females age 9 to 26. This immunization can reduce the risk of genital warts and certain types of genital or head and neck cancers.
Does hpv warts can be erased by vaccine?
No they can not.
Can the hpv vaccine delay your period?
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.
Does the morning after pill affect the HPV vaccine?
No
Is the immunization hpv an attenuated vaccine?
All HPV vaccines are recombinant. They are not live vaccines.
What if one want to HPV vaccine after age 40?
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.
Does hpv cause cancer in males?
HPV can cause anal, penile, and head and neck cancers in males.
How are males tested for HPV?
Males are tested for HPV just like females. The test is a blood test.
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.
