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There is a recently developed vaccine for HPV which has turned out to be more successful than was expected. Currently it is recommended only for high risk grou
by m0llusk 11y ago
There is a recently developed vaccine for HPV which has turned out to be more successful than was expected. Currently it is recommended only for high risk groups, but is available for others who may be at risk for exposure.
- Grishnakh 11y agoThe problem with that vaccine is that they only give it to young people. If you're over 30, you're outta luck. Basically they assume that if you're over 30 and are sexually active, you already have HPV.
- nostrademons 11y agoYou can get it with doctor's consent. It's true that it's not effective if you already have HPV, but it's also relatively side-effect free, so many doctors have started becoming willing to prescribe (if you ask) on the theory that if you don't have HPV, it could be lifesaving for you or your future partners, while if you do have HPV, it has no effect.
- Grishnakh 11y agoGood to know, thanks! I'll ask my PCP about this then. It couldn't hurt.