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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine

Q. When is the best time to be vaccinated against HPV?Q. I am already sexually active (and have had several lifetime partners) is it too late to be vaccinated?Q. I have already had an abnormal Pap test,is it too late to be vaccinated?Q. Is it possible to get HPV from the vaccine?Q. Do I need a Pap test or an HPV test before I get vaccinated to make sure that I am not already infected?Q. I am pregnant or nursing. Can I be vaccinated? Is the vaccine harmful to my baby?Q. Are there any adverse effects to the vaccine?Q. Are there any contraindications to vaccination?Q. I have been vaccinated. Do I still need Pap tests?Q. I am older than 27 years, can I still be vaccinated?

Is it possible to get HPV from the vaccine?

No. The HPV vaccine does not have any HPV in it. HPV is made up of the genetic material that causes disease and an envelope that delivers the virus. The vaccine uses artificially created particles that are similar to an empty HPV envelope to stimulate the body to develop an immune response that will prevent future infections. Since of the genetic material that causes HPV infection is not found in the vaccine, it cannot cause infection.