{"id":74725,"date":"2025-01-24T18:14:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T12:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=74725"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:23:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T06:53:24","slug":"guide-to-hpv-vaccine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2025\/01\/24\/guide-to-hpv-vaccine\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need To Know About the HPV Vaccine"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV)<\/strong><\/a> is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that spreads through skin-to-skin contact. It is essential to understand who it affects and how it can be prevented.<\/p>\n

What is the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The HPV vaccine is a series of shots that can protect you from an HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection. HPV infection is very common, and one can get diagnosed if precautions are not taken on time. About 40 HPV types can spread through intimate contact. However, healthy immune systems can often fight off this virus.<\/p>\n

The use of the HPV vaccine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The HPV vaccine protects against genital warts and most cases of cervical cancer<\/strong><\/a>, which include cancer of the vagina, vulva, penis or anus caused by HPV. It also protects against mouth, throat, head and neck cancers caused by HPV. The vaccine gives the body a safe way to build immune system awareness of some HPV strains so that the body can quickly clear out those virus strains if a person catches them later.<\/p>\n

Who should get the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The HPV vaccine should be given in early adolescence since it is most effective before exposure to HPV through sexual activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests routine HPV vaccination at age 11 or 12 and aims to prevent a new infection.<\/p>\n

Who should not get the HPV vaccine?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You should not get the HPV vaccine if you:<\/p>\n