“HPV vaccination?”
My husband has an HPV virus and he transmitted the infection to me. So my question is, can we do the together vaccination?
Female | 33 years old
3 Answers
OB-GYN(Obstetrician-Gynecologist)OB-GYN
Yes
Thanks for the question. People up to age 45 can be vaccinated for HPV. Discuss the vaccine with your doctor, since it will not prevent or treat the strain you already carry. Likely your doctor will assess your risks for future exposure in making the decision.
Maira Jessica Medellin-Peña
Infectious Disease Specialist
According to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, HPV vaccination is less likely to offer benefits in adults over 26 years of age, given that most of them will already have been infected with HPV. If you were never been infected, there might be an argument to vaccinate.
