The short answer is yes.
Since there are multiple strains of HPV, vaccination is still a good idea.
Learn more about HPV vaccine guidelines, effectiveness, and next steps after an HPV diagnosis.
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Sometimes, HPV leads togenital warts.
Most people with HPV do not test positive for all strains.
Should My Partner Get Vaccinated for HPV If I Have It?
Getting vaccinated for HPV will not treat or cure HPV.
The HPV vaccine provides less benefit since more people in this age range have already been exposed to HPV.
Talk to a healthcare provider to determine if an HPV vaccine is right for you.
It can pass from one person to the next without signs or symptoms.
Symptoms can also develop years after having sex with a person infected with HPV.
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