Is it true that the HPV can only be done if the girl is a virgin?
14 يناير 2013
HPV vaccines are now available and it is recommended for all girls (starting at age 9)
It is better to get the vaccine and become immune before starting sexual activity, so it is better to have the vaccine when the girl is still a virgin as it provides the best protection.
However there is still some protection acquired even if the patient is already sexually active so we do give the HPV vaccine sometimes even if the patient is not a virgin.
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Regardless of the virginity issue, vaccination gives also a protection against some types of female and male genital warts.
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