HPV Vaccine: When is it administered and to whom is it recommended?

The HPV vaccine is the best way to prevent certain HPV subtypes associated with the development of warts.

HPV Vaccine

What is the HPV vaccine and how does it protect? The HPV vaccine is the best way to prevent certain HPV types, which are associated with the appearance of warts and their potential progression to malignancies. HPV is a virus that has many types and is responsible for the appearance of warts. It is transmitted through sexual contact and also through direct skin contact with the affected area. The HPV virus affects both Men and Women. Currently available vaccines are: Bivalent : against oncogenic types 16 & 18 . Quadrivalent : against oncogenic types 16 & 18 , as well as non-oncogenic types 6 & 11 . Nonavalent (Gardasil 9) : against oncogenic types 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 as well as non-oncogenic types 6 & 11 . As is logical, since the nonavalent vaccine protects against most types, it has essentially replaced the previous 2 vaccines. It is ideal for vaccination to occur before the individual becomes sexually active, i.e., at a young age where the body has not been exposed to any type of the virus. However, this does not mean that vaccination with the HPV vaccine cannot be done later in an individual's life, even if they have been exposed to the HPV virus.

The HPV vaccine includes the HPV type most frequently associated with cervical cancer.

Vaccination The HPV vaccine is administered in 3 doses over a period of 6 months. Each dose contains weakened subtypes of the HPV virus, which helps the body to produce antibodies. After each dose, the patient should remain at the clinic for approximately 45 minutes, so that appropriate action can be taken in the event of an allergic reaction. It is important to note that the vaccine is administered by the doctors at Facemed Clinic.

Vaccination with the HPV vaccine by no means implies that you should discontinue regular medical check-ups for potential cellular abnormalities! Condyloma Examination & Diagnosis

The HPV vaccine is not a treatment for condylomas, but a method of prevention !

Contraindications: The main contraindications for vaccination are: Pregnancy Fever Allergy to any vaccine components

If I have had the bivalent or quadrivalent vaccine, do I need to get the nine-valent vaccine too?

Yes, the nine-valent vaccine prevents infection from more HPV subtypes than the bivalent and quadrivalent vaccines.

If I have already developed warts and get the vaccine, does that mean I won't get them again?

No, if there is already an infection from an HPV subtype included in the vaccine, then the body will create antibodies for the other subtypes. The HPV vaccine is one of the best ways to prevent infection, but it is not a treatment for warts.

Do I need a booster shot after some time?

Full protection from the HPV vaccine is provided upon completion of the third dose, and its duration is estimated to be approximately 10 years. It is not currently known whether a booster dose will be necessary in the future, as research on this topic is still ongoing.

I am in one of the vaccination categories. How do I obtain it?

The process is simple. If you are a young woman, your gynecologist or dermatologist can prescribe it, two specialties we offer at Facemed Clinic. You then purchase it from a pharmacy, and we administer it at our clinic. If you meet any of the other criteria, our Dermatologist will prescribe the vaccine, without disclosing the specific reason on the prescription for privacy reasons, and the rest of the procedure will be the same as above. You purchase it from the pharmacy, and we administer it at the clinic. It is worth noting that the vaccine application is also performed by Facemed doctors.