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Should I get the HPV vaccine if I'm already sexually active?
Question:
Should I get the HPV vaccine if I'm already sexually active?
Answer:
The HPV vaccine works best when people are vaccinated before they become sexually active. However, a person should still get the vaccine even if they are already sexually active. This is because they are unlikely to have been exposed to all of the types of HPV contained in the vaccine. The HPV vaccines do not treat HPV infections.
Date last reviewed:
Monday, Feb 07, 2022