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Regarding Gardasil
After taking one dose of Gardasil 9 can I engage in sexual activity? Or do I have to wait till 8 months after getting fully vaccinated to perform sexual intercourse?
FYI, I am not that sexually active, I do it after every 4-5months as currently I'm in a long distance relationship.
I never had multiple sexual patners.
Also wanted to know after taking the dose will I experience any side effects?
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You can indulge in sexual activity. Of course you are taking a calculated risk.
But then every person who indulges in sexual activity doesn't get infection.
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You should complete the vaccination schedule as prescribed. There is no need for restrictions to sexual activity till course completion.
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The HPV vaccine can be given to anyone, even if they are already sexually active:
If you are already sexually active, you can still get the vaccine. It will offer protection against any HPV strains you have not yet been exposed to.
The vaccine is not a treatment for existing HPV infections; it only protects against strains that have not yet been contracted.
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The HPV vaccine is very safe, and most side effects are mild and temporary. Many people experience no side effects at all.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
you can have sexual contact
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Dr. Parru Singh
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8 yrs exp
Lucknow
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Yes u can
U don't need to wait fr 8 months!!
Usually this has no side effects
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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12 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please.
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