I know the new Vaccine prevents cervical cancer in women. Genital warts is a form of HPV linked to cervical cancer.
2006-06-18 11:38:47 · 3 answers · asked by mermer7@sbcglobal.net 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes. The vaccine targets strains 6, 11, 16 and 18 of the human papillomavirus. Strain 6 and 11 are responsible for genital warts, while 16 and 18 are responsible for cervical cancer.
I was only 17 when I got cervical cancer and then later developed genital warts, both from HPV. I have been treated for both and luckily they haven't come back! I'm so glad they are coming out with this vaccine. I know it won't help me since I already have the virus, but hopefully it will prevent other woman from getting cervical cancer. It kills about 300,000 woman a year!
Check out this site for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hpv_vaccine
2006-06-19 01:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, there are several versions of the vaccine, some have strains 8, 11, 16 and 18 (only against strains 16 and 18 cause cervical cancer, 8 and 11 cause warts), but other brands of the vaccine only have 16 and 18 in them, and will not protect against genital warts.
2006-06-18 11:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by mrchinlersir 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The HPV vaccine can only be used on people who have never had sexual intercourse.
I looked into the vaccine myself when they were beginning testing.
2006-06-18 20:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by samchic86 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋