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Yes. The reason is that the old vaccine only covers the two types of high-risk virus HPV 16 and 18.
So, although women can boost themselves, that means you go for the new vaccine too and get coverage for the additional high-risk types.
And, there has been a study done that proves that it works. For the studies that have been done, usually, we do the boosters one year after the previous vaccination.
No. There are more than 100 different strains of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Some of them are known to cause Genital Warts, which is an STI, whereas others are linked to skin warts on the feet, fingers etc, but are not STI. HPV that causes genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during sexual exposure (vaginal, anal and oral) or even heavy petting. The transmission occurs when warts are present but is also possible even when there are no visible signs. There are individuals who carry the virus for months and years but do not show signs.
Males also can get protection for warts, which are irritating cauliflower growths that can happen anywhere on the body. Also males can be protected against anal and penile cancer. Lastly, males can protect their partners from getting cancers related toHPV.
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