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2022-03-02 13:17:59
My son 10 years age,June 2021  Td vaccinated to him.but doctor does not told another  vaccine that is hpv vaccine.so I cannot vaccinate it.now he was 10.9 years now can we vaccinate hpv.  Whether Hpv is important vaccine?please suggest.
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HPV can be given now. HPV is more important in girls as prevents HPV virus infection which may lead to cervical cancer. It prevents genital warts in males. It is recommended in some countries for boys but not yet in India. So you can take it if you want

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