Welcome to the EmpowHER community. That is a very good question.
The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, protects protect males and females against diseases ,including cancers caused by HPV when given in the recommended age groups. HPV vaccines are given in three shots over six months; it is important to get all three doses.
In your situation, you are protected.
Human papillomavirus is a group of more than 150 related viruses. HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) some HPV types can cause. Some other HPV types can lead to cancer, especially cervical cancer. There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females.
You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex.
I hope this information is helpful and reassuring that you are protected.
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Hello Blue123,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community. That is a very good question.
The HPV vaccine, Gardasil, protects protect males and females against diseases ,including cancers caused by HPV when given in the recommended age groups. HPV vaccines are given in three shots over six months; it is important to get all three doses.
In your situation, you are protected.
Human papillomavirus is a group of more than 150 related viruses. HPV is named for the warts (papillomas) some HPV types can cause. Some other HPV types can lead to cancer, especially cervical cancer. There are more than 40 HPV types that can infect the genital areas of males and females.
You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex.
I hope this information is helpful and reassuring that you are protected.
Regards,
January 29, 2015 - 10:39amMaryann
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