Myth #9: This vaccine will promote earlier sexual activity.

Fact: The evidence suggests that being vaccinated against HPV will have no impact on the age people become sexually active.

Like HPV, hepatitis B is a sexually-transmitted cancer-causing virus. In 1992, BC introduced a hepatitis B vaccine program for Grade 6 students.
Instead of the vaccine program causing earlier sexual activity, the age of first sexual activity has actually risen in BC since it began — with teens reporting fewer partners.
There is evidence that many factors influence young peoples’ decisions about early sexual activity. These include peer pressure, self-image, sex education, and impact of the media.