I’m 15 and a virgin. In health class we were talking about the HPV vaccine.

What’s HPV?

HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. There are numerous various kinds of HPV, and a few of them are transmitted via sexual contact. HPV may cause genital warts in addition to sure sorts of most cancers.

Does HPV trigger most cancers?

Sure sorts of HPV may cause most cancers, together with most cancers of:

• the oropharynx (which suggests the throat, base of the tongue, and tonsils)
• the anus
• the penis
• the cervix
• the vulva
• the vagina

Am I susceptible to getting HPV?

You might be susceptible to HPV when you have had sexual contact or plan to have sexual contact in your lifetime.

What ought to I do know concerning the HPV vaccine?

There are totally different sorts of HPV vaccines. In america, Gardasil 9® is used. It protects towards 9 various kinds of HPV, together with 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. It’s anticipated to stop 90% of HPV associated cancers.

The Heart for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC)  recommends that each one 11 and 12 yr olds get the HPV vaccines.

Anybody receiving the HPV vaccine sequence earlier than their fifteenth birthday wants 2 doses. Anybody beginning the HPV vaccine sequence wants 3 doses. The rationale for that is your physique can create a greater response to the vaccine earlier than your 15 years outdated.

Ought to I get the HPV vaccine if I’ve not had intercourse but?

Sure. In truth, the HPV vaccine works finest in individuals who haven’t but come into contact with HPV. In different phrases, it really works finest in individuals who haven’t had intercourse but. The reason being as a result of it’ll assist get your physique protected earlier than you’re uncovered to HPV.

In case you have had intercourse, it’s nonetheless a good suggestion to get the HPV vaccine as it’ll assist shield you towards a number of sorts of HPV.