Your Questions About the HPV Vaccine
In this article
- What Is HPV?
- There are three HPV vaccines; what's the difference?
- Do I have to get the HPV vaccine?
- When should I get the HPV immunization?
- If I'm over age 26, can I still get vaccinated?
- How many shots do I need?
- If I already have HPV, will this vaccine treat it?
- Does the HPV vaccine protect me for life?
- Will my insurance cover the cost of the HPV vaccine?
- Is this vaccination safe?
- Is there any reason why I shouldn't get this vaccine?
- Could I have side effects from the HPV vaccine?
- If I get the HPV vaccine, is there a chance I could get HPV?
Could I have side effects from the HPV vaccine?
You could have side effects, but they should be mild. Most people who complain of symptoms after getting the HPV shot have minor issues like pain or swelling at the site of the shot, fever, headache, and nausea.
Sometimes people faint after getting the HPV vaccine or any other vaccination. Sitting down after getting the shot can help prevent you from passing out.
If I get the HPV vaccine, is there a chance I could get HPV?
No. The part of the HPV virus used in both vaccines is inactivated (not live), so it can't cause actual HPV infection.