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vt2022cam t1_j2szjvb wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Can the human body clear a HPV infection copletely? by Terradubia

The vaccine is recommended for adults in the US. Up to 40 years old. LBGT in particular over 25.

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AnAquaticOwl t1_j2u2p9u wrote

Adult in the US here. I tried to get the vaccine a few years ago but was told I can't because for the reasons the previous poster mentioned (I'm 34 now, was probably around 31 or so then)

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nerdsports t1_j2u5o91 wrote

This is not correct at all. Someone told you wrong, unless there are other circumstances not disclosed. It’s up to age 46. I’m a bit over 40 now and so is my partner. She just got hers last year and is almost at the age of the upper limit.

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Jess_the_Siren t1_j2uqlfs wrote

They upped the age a few years ago bc I was told I was too old at 26 but somehow now at 37 I'm eligible

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ThrobbingWetHole t1_j2vdlqc wrote

Are you guys swingers or have an open relationship? Why would she get the vaccine if she’s only sleeping with you?

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chimpfunkz t1_j2uu0c0 wrote

Relatively recently, gardasil (the vaccine most people think of) was approved for people up to the age of 45.

Of course it's only really important pre exposure, but you should still go and get it

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[deleted] t1_j2t03e1 wrote

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Alwayssunnyinarizona t1_j2tho8n wrote

There is no harm in getting vaccinated while sexually active. No need to abstain. It may even be helpful in clearing an active infection.

It is likely that someone previously infected with HPV will still get some residual benefit from vaccination, even if he or she has already been infected with one or more of the HPV types included in the vaccines.

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But the vaccine also offers some protection for HPV-positive women, reducing cervical lesions by 17% and genital warts by 35%.

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