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You can get it up 'til you're 45 (after that it's not approved), but you have to ask. My understanding is most adults have already been infected, so it is not c
by asdfasgasdgasdg 5y ago
You can get it up 'til you're 45 (after that it's not approved), but you have to ask. My understanding is most adults have already been infected, so it is not considered very important to vaccinate them. If you haven't had any or many sexual partners, I reckon it could make sense to get it even if you're not a teen any more. On the other hand, if you've been with more than a handful of people, you've probably already been infected.
- monetus 5y agoIt will still provide immunity towards other versions of the virus - I've been told it still makes sense even if you have been infected
- sitkack 5y agoI don't think you should be advising people to NOT do things unless it is actively unsafe.
- asdfasgasdgasdg 5y agoI did not advise inaction at any point in my comment. I conveyed some information about why health policy has the configuration it currently does.
- Moto7451 5y agoUntil they opened it up to 45 year olds I was always a year or two too old (or just male when it was approved only for females). I’m to get my third dose in a few weeks. I’m married but it just makes sense to guard against preventable illness. I’ve only been with a few partners total so it’s likely that I’m gaining some level of protection from getting a head and neck cancer. There are some reports of gaining some immune response to HPV strains not targeted directly by Gardasil 9. This makes sense since there are hundreds of strains and while it may not have a practical affect on me, it’s a nice feeling to know that I’m gaining some protection.