Can a person get vaccinated for HPV if the condition already exists?

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Can a person get vaccinated for HPV if the condition already exists?

I have heard there is a vaccine for HPV. Does it work if one already has the virus? Any and all info is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

2007-01-05 02:03:54 · 2 answers · asked by Reenie: Mom of Marine 6 in Health ➔ Women's Health

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No the vaccine works in three stages. You take the first vaccine then 1 month later go back for a different vaccine and then another month later you take the last vaccine. If you have already contracted the virus the vaccine would be useless. It costs about 120 dollars a dose of each vaccine, so don't waste your money if you already have it.

2007-01-05 02:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by scott_lvl73 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

no, if you already have the virus the vaccine wont help.

thats why they prefer to give the vaccine to girls age 9-15, before they have sex.

2007-01-05 02:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by Kutekymmee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋