Human Papillomavirus Vaccine: What Should I Discuss With My Health Care Provider Before Receiving Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
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What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving human papillomavirus vaccine?
Before receiving HPV vaccine, tell your doctor if you have:
- high fever, or signs of infection;
- a weak immune system;
- a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia; or
- if you are taking a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
 | It is not known whether HPV vaccine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this vaccine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
HPV vaccine will not protect against sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, HIV, syphilis, and trichomoniasis.
HPV vaccine will not prevent diseases caused by HPV types other than types 6, 11, 16, and 18. There are over 100 different types of HPV.
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| Last updated: | June 27, 2006 |
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