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When should you not get the HPV vaccine?
HPV vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. Some adults age 27 through 45 years who were not already vaccinated might choose to get HPV vaccine after speaking with their doctor about their risk for new HPV infections and possible benefits of vaccination for them.
Does HPV vaccine help if already infected?
No. The vaccine only protects people against types of HPV to which they were not previously exposed. It does not treat an existing infection or protect against that type of HPV.
Why are antibiotics ineffective against HPV?
Why don’t antibiotics work? – HPV is a viral infection, which cannot be treated by medication designed for bacterial infections. There are currently no antiviral medications that have been clinically approved to treat HPV.
Which vaccine will decrease your chance of getting cervical cancer?
The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens aged 11 to 12 years, but can be given starting at age 9. HPV vaccine also is recommended for everyone through age 26 years, if they are not vaccinated already.
What are the worst side effects of the HPV vaccine?
Severe side effects, or adverse events, are uncommonly reported and have included:
- Blood clots.
- Seizures.
- Guillain-Barre syndrome.
- Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome)
- Death.
How do you know when HPV is gone?
Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment. Because of this, it isn’t uncommon to contract and clear the virus completely without ever knowing that you had it. HPV doesn’t always cause symptoms, so the only way to be sure of your status is through regular testing. HPV screening for men isn’t available.
Can antibiotics clear up HPV?
Antibiotics completely clear the bacteria in infected individuals. The published clinical study shows that Gene-Eden-VIR/Novirin, like antibiotics, completely clears the human papillomavirus (HPV) in infected individuals.
What is the age limit for cervical cancer vaccine?
In India, it can be given until age 45. The best time is between 9-13 years of age before they become sexually active. This is because the effectiveness of vaccines would depend on whether or not you are already exposed to cervical cancer-causing HPV virus strains.