Ask the VEC: Protection from HPV via Vaccine
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Parents PACKQ: If I was vaccinated against HPV, is there any chance that I can be infected?
A: Most people who got all of the recommended doses of the HPV vaccine will be protected against the types of HPV in the vaccine. However, there are several things to keep in mind:
Watch this video to learn more about receiving an additional dose of HPV-9 after having already received the full HPV-4 series.
Categories: Ask the VEC, Parents PACK Jan. 2017
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