if the new hpv vaccine for women is safe for men too will it work if someone already has hpv in their body?

Answer 1

It should work for both men and women, but it seems to be mostly directed towards women. The main thing they are worried about with women is the cervical cancer. It kills 300,00 women a year!

The vaccine targets strains 6, 11, 16 and 18 of the human papillomavirus. Strain 6 and 11 are responsible for genital warts (which both men and women can get), while 16 and 18 are responsible for cervical cancer (obviously only women can get).

Since it is a vaccine it will NOT work for people who already have it. Vaccines are used to prevent getting the virus. It will not get rid of the virus if you already have it.

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 women from getting cervical cancer and having to go through what I had to.

Check out this site for more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hpv_vaccine

Answer 2

I don't think so,,, but I don't know. As far as I've learned, vaccines work as a before item, to prevent the problem. I don't think it cures it.

Answer 3

Vaccines r 4 prevent illness and diseases, not to cure 'em my friend

Answer 4

no, men should not take it. If you have the virus in your body already, the vaccine is worthless.

Answer 5

if you already have it , it will not work... it is only for those who do not have it, and is designed only for women up to 50 years old, to prevent it mainly to avoid the cancer that may come from it later, that only women get.

Answer 6

good question i dont know the answer but would like to know also keep me updated on what you find out if you may