What strains of HPV are not protected by the vaccine?

HPV immunization does not protect 100 percent against all HPV types known to cause cervical cancer, and it is not used as a treatment for clearing HPV infections acquired prior to immunization. Cervical cancer screening is still indicated after vaccination.

Can you still get HPV after getting the Gardasil shot?

There is a small chance that someone might still get genital warts after having all their HPV vaccine shots. The vaccine protects against 90% of the HPV strains that cause genital warts. But there are lots of different strains (types) of HPV and the vaccine cannot protect against them all.

What strains of HPV does Gardasil protect from?

All three HPV vaccines protect against HPV types 16 and 18 that cause most HPV cancers. Gardasil-9 (Merck), a nine-valent HPV vaccine (9vHPV) that protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, is the only HPV vaccine currently distributed in the U.S.

Can you get both Cervarix and Gardasil?

With the licensure of GlaxoSmithKline’s human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix in October, we will soon have two vaccines that prevent cervical cancer in women. But they’re not interchangeable, and this could lead to problems.

Does the HPV vaccine cover all strains?

No. The vaccine does protect against the strains of HPV most likely to cause cancer. But it does not protect against all HPV strains. However, recent reports suggest that the vaccine may give wider protection than originally thought.

What if you only get 2 HPV shots?

Experts recommend that those who have received one or two shots pick up where they left off, even if more time has elapsed than is recommended between shots. The CDC recommends people receive the second HPV dose one to two months after the first, and receive the third dose six months after the first.

Does HPV vaccine work if already infected?

It is likely that someone previously infected with HPV will still get some residual benefit from vaccination, even if he or she has already been infected with one or more of the HPV types included in the vaccines.

Can you get HPV shot after 26?

Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults ages 27 through 45 years may decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician, if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.

How many strains of HPV does Gardasil cover?

Gardasil is a vaccine, licensed for use in June 2006, by the FDA. It targets four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) — HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18. HPV-16 and HPV-18 account for about 70% of all cervical cancers.

Can I get Gardasil 9 after Gardasil 4?

Well, then should I also get that vaccine — the Gardasil 9 vaccines — if I’ve already gotten Gardasil 4? Well the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC, doesn’t recommend that one do that.