CDC Update: HPV Vaccine Helps Lower HPV Infection in Teen Girls

KaraBulut · Jul 14, 2013

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released a study showing that HPV infections have dropped about 50% since the vaccine was introduced in 2006.

CDC Online Newsroom | Press Release | New study shows HPV vaccine helping lower HPV infection rates in teen girls

A new study looking at the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infections in girls and women before and after the introduction of the HPV vaccine shows a significant reduction in vaccine-type HPV in U.S. teens. The study, published in [the June issue of] The Journal of Infectious Diseases reveals that since the vaccine was introduced in 2006, vaccine-type HPV prevalence decreased 56 percent among female teenagers 14-19 years of age.

Through these promising results, public health experts and clinicians look forward to more people getting vaccinated for HPV. Routine vaccination at age 11-12 for both boys and girls is recommended, but according to recent national immunization surveys, only about half of all girls in the U.S.—and far fewer boys—received the first dose of HPV vaccine. A series of three shots is recommended over six months. HPV vaccination is also recommended for older teens and young adults who were not vaccinated when younger.
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greatwhale · Jul 14, 2013

This is amazingly good news! Once, in a lecture given at the company I worked for that made this vaccine, we were shown pictures of what HPV does to men's anal areas...well, a lot of us skipped lunch that day.

Stridenttube · Jul 14, 2013

Is it too late to get this vaccine at 19 and a half years old?
Would it even work at this age? I don't know if I should ask my doctor about it.

KaraBulut · Jul 15, 2013

Stridenttube said: ↑

Is it too late to get this vaccine at 19 and a half years old?
Would it even work at this age? I don't know if I should ask my doctor about it.
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The idea behind administering the vaccine to pre-teens is that the vaccine is most effective before any possible exposure to sexually transmitted HPV. However, since the vaccine covers several of the more virulent strains, it may at least offer some coverage even if administered late.

The guidelines say that administration of the vaccine to teenagers who have been sexually active is up to the physician. Chances are that if you ask, you will receive it, though.

Stridenttube · Jul 15, 2013

KaraBulut said: ↑

Stridenttube said: ↑

Is it too late to get this vaccine at 19 and a half years old?
Would it even work at this age? I don't know if I should ask my doctor about it.
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The idea behind administering the vaccine to pre-teens is that the vaccine is most effective before any possible exposure to sexually transmitted HPV. However, since the vaccine covers several of the more virulent strains, it may at least offer some coverage even if administered late.

The guidelines say that administration of the vaccine to teenagers who have been sexually active is up to the physician. Chances are that if you ask, you will receive it, though.
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Haven't been sexually active anyway. I'll ask my doctor. Thanks!

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