HPV Shot/ Vaccination?

Question

I don't get tested for STD's at my family clinic because I don't want my parents to be involved. I do get checked at Planned Parent Hood and I know that I am clean. I was wondering when you go to get your HPV shot (I would get from family doctor) do they test you there for HPV before giving you the shot? What if you say you haven't had sex yet? What was your experience like getting the HPV shot? Thanks

Answer 1

Just last June, Merck Pharmaceutical put on the market a vaccine that protects against the four strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer and genital warts. This vaccine is indicated to be administered to all young girls/women between ages 9 to 26, preferably before they become sexually active. So, you can just go to your family doctor, tell him/her that you learned about this new vaccine, and want it to be given to you. There's no reason why they should test you for HPV as a requisite to give you the shot, or ask if you are sexually active or not. Anyway, the law requires that this information be kept confidential even if you are a minor; this applies to treatment related to STD's, contraception, and substance use/abuse. To tell anybody [even your parents] without your written permission is a violation of your rights as a patient and could result in the loss of the doctor's or nurse's license that does so.

Answer 2

you want a pap each 365 days - some docs are content textile with you getting one each 3 years once you've had some in a row that are popular, so ask your clinical specialist about that - yet getting the HPV vaccine is a sturdy theory, see you later as you may have sufficient money it or your coverage will conceal it. it would want to be truly severe priced to pay for in the different case, by using the undeniable fact that's so new, and that's a series of three images given over a 6 month time period.

Answer 3

How old are you? I want my sisters (14, 12 and 4) and my daughter (14 mo) to get the shot as soon as they are able. I don't want my sisters or my daughter to be sexually active, but I know people are. I also know women are raped. It happens all the time. She may not get pregnant (most rapists don't ejaculate), but she could still get HPV. I think this is something schools should reccomend (maybe even require), and doctors should also talk to families about it. We're talking about a vaccine for a disease that can cause cancer. Cervical cancer comes in other forms, but any vaccine against it should be welcomed! Talk to your doctor, then to your parents. They do have a right (even if not legally) to know what happens to you.

Answer 4

The new vaccine called Gardsil is not out yet. It was just approved in June. Last I heard it should be out later on this year.

As for them testing you before they give you the shot, I don't think anyone knows that right now, because the vaccine isn't available yet. When it does come out this is something you should talk to your doctor about. Good luck!