For boys and girls, both can start from age 9 all the way to age 26. So, for 9 to 14, both boys and girls can get two doses, which is sufficient. And then from 15 to 26, they can get three doses, so there is no difference between males and females.
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When should a guy take the HPV vaccination?
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Can one be fully protected against HPV with a vaccine?
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.
Why should males get the HPV vaccine?
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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