Cervarix is a vaccine that gives protection against human papillomavirus 16 and 18. These types of human papillomavirus cause about 70% of cervical cancer cases and also cause HPV-induced genital and head and neck cancers. This vaccine could be given from 9 years of age to prevent premalignant anogenital lesions.
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Is the Cervarix HPV vaccine given only for females?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 36-year-old male. Today the doctor gave me the HPV vaccine Cervarix because my wife got HPV. I read the Cervarix given to females, not men. I took my first injection from Cervarix. Should I stop it? Kindly give your opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com As your wife got HPV (human papillomavirus), it is better for you to get vaccinated. The human papilloma vaccine can also be given to a male. It is not like HPV is given only to females. It can be given to males under certain circumstances. Please get your vaccinati... Read Full »
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