HPV vaccines protect against Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the diseases that are caused by HPV.
HPV vaccination is recommended for preteen girls and boys at age 11 or 12 years. If a teenager or young adult (age 13 through 26 years old) has not gotten any or all of the HPV shots when they were younger, they should ask their doctor about getting them now.
Preteens and teens should get all 3 doses of an HPV vaccine long before their first sexual contact, so they have time to develop protection from the vaccine. This is also the age when the vaccine will work the best since preteens have a better immune response from the vaccine than older teens.
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Sex Talk: How To Protect Yourself From HPV was originally published on zhiphopcleveland.com
