Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
About HPV vaccine
Good evening doctors,
I am 40 years old. Recently I heard about the HPV vaccine. Can I take it now at this age?
Answers (5)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
Yes
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced gynaecologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+167
Ideally HPV vaccine is given to girls before puberty or at least before they have had their first sexual experience. HPV infection is acquired by sexual intercourse. For others the vaccine can be given after testing the woman for HPV infection.
You can take this vaccine only after testing yourself for HPV infection. If you have never had HPV infection in your life then you can have H PV vaccine.
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Connect please
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Kumari Anukriti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Yes u can take it. It is approved till 45 years of age however the protection will be lesser after commencement of sexual intercourse
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Can be taken upto 42 years of age
Would not be much useful to u if u hv a single partner
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.