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- In 2006, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would provide the vaccine at no cost to girls under age 18
- On February 2, 2007, Texas became the first state to issue a mandate—by executive order from the governor—that all girls entering the sixth grade receive the vaccine
Consequently, Why do condoms not protect against HPV? Safe Sex If used correctly, condoms can help reduce the risk of genital HPV, and also provide protection against other sexually transmitted diseases However, because HPV is transmitted through genital skin contact (not just sexual intercourse) condoms don’t provide 100% protection against HPV
Is the HPV vaccine optional? No, the HPV vaccine isn’t optional
Besides Why isn’t HPV vaccine recommended for adults? Certain people should not get the HPV vaccine or should wait before getting it: Anyone who has had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of the HPV vaccine Anyone who has had a previous life-threatening allergic reaction to an ingredient in the HPV vaccine Pregnant women
Is Gardasil discontinued? Overall, 93% were non-serious reports; 7% have been classified as serious Gardasil is no longer available in the United States From its licensure in October 2009 through December 2017, about 720,000 doses of Cervarix were distributed in the United States
What does it mean if your Pap is normal but HPV is positive?
A positive HPV test means you do have an HPV type that may be linked to cervical cancer This does not mean you have cervical cancer now But it could be a warning The specific HPV type may be identified to determine the next step
Can you get HPV twice?
Unfortunately, we don’t have a definite answer to this question In theory, once you have been infected with HPV you should be immune to that type and should not be reinfected However, studies have shown that natural immunity to HPV is poor and you can be reinfected with the same virus type
Is HPV permanent?
Depending on the type of HPV that you have, the virus can linger in your body for years In most cases, your body can produce antibodies against the virus and clear the virus within one to two years Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment
Why was the HPV vaccine discontinued?
They cited a lack of adequate long-term testing of the vaccine, unproven efficacy and disturbing news of adverse side effects such as neurological disorders
Can the HPV vaccine cause heart problems?
Gardasil 9â is the newest vaccine, covering 9 serotypes of HPV and is recommended by the CDC for both males and females over 9 years of age in a series of vaccinations Myopericarditis (including myocarditis and pericarditis) is not reported as an adverse reaction in the Gardasil 9â package insert
Is Gardasil toxic?
Vaccine ingredients in Gardasil and Cervarix contain hidden organosiloxanes (organosilicones) and silica (silicon dioxide), all of which are capable of creating biochemical disturbances that are strikingly similar to the metabolic disruptions identified in both chronic fatigue syndrome and the recurrent public health
Did Gardasil get recalled?
This recall only affects GARDASIL®9 prefilled syringes that: • belong to Lot R030456; and • were shipped from the McKesson facility in Chino, California; and • were received and/or administered by customers of McKesson on or after August 12, 2020
Why does HPV vaccine hurt so much?
They attribute it partly to the virus-like particles inthe shot Pre-marketing studies showed more reports of pain fromGardasil than from dummy shots, and patients reported more painwhen given shots with more of the particles
Is the HPV vaccine FDA approved?
Although the HPV vaccine is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved to be given through age 45 years, HPV vaccination is not recommended for all adults ages 27 through 45 years
Can the HPV vaccine cause brain damage?
Therefore, experimentally, there is no evidence that the HPV vaccine can induce brain damage
How common is the HPV virus?
How common is HPV? It is estimated that around 8 out of 10 people will be infected with HPV at some point in their lives But, remember that it usually doesn’t cause any symptoms, and most people will never know they had it Having HPV doesn’t mean that someone will definitely get cancer
Do you have HPV for life?
Depending on the type of HPV that you have, the virus can linger in your body for years In most cases, your body can produce antibodies against the virus and clear the virus within one to two years Most strains of HPV go away permanently without treatment
Why is HPV so common?
Because HPV is so common, having HPV is considered a natural consequence of being sexually active Almost every person will have HPV on their skin at some point in their life, regardless of sexual practice or sexual preference It is possible for a person to infect another without even knowing they have the virus
