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Makes sense. My understanding is that it is not effective in people over 26. Assuming you've been sexually active, it is very likely you already have HPV -- to
by eli 12y ago
Makes sense. My understanding is that it is not effective in people over 26. Assuming you've been sexually active, it is very likely you already have HPV -- too late for a vaccine. That's why the CDC recommends it for 11-12 year olds.
- toomuchtodo 12y agoMy understanding is that Gardasil (correct me if I'm wrong) inhibits 4 different strains of HPV (types 6, 11, 16, 18), that there is no accurate test for HPV, and that I may not have been infected by all 4 strains. I've been kicking around the idea of just paying the $500-1000 out of pocket.
- eli 12y agoWell, it's not a terrible idea, but the FDA did not approve Gardasil for patients older than 26 because Merck was unable to document any actual reduction in cancers.