Can I still get infected after getting the HPV vaccine?

Cervical vaccination is an effective way to prevent women from getting cervical cancer. So, does getting a cervical vaccine mean that you will never get cervical cancer? Can you still get infected after getting the HPV vaccine? Let's have a simple understanding of this issue. I hope the following points will be helpful to everyone!

Will you still be infected after getting the HPV vaccine? Of course not.

Cervical vaccines are not omnipotent. The current cervical vaccines can only prevent 70% of HPV viruses. Although the injection of cervical vaccine can help women activate the HPV antigens in the human body, it can stimulate the body to produce immunity and eliminate HPV, which can effectively reduce the risk of women being infected with HPV. However, due to the complexity of HPV types, the current cervical vaccine cannot cover all HPV viruses. Therefore, even if you have received the cervical vaccine, it cannot guarantee that you will not get cervical cancer. In addition, the actual effect of cervical vaccination is also related to the age of the woman when she gets the vaccine and whether she has sexual life before the vaccination. Therefore, getting the cervical vaccine does not mean that you will be 100% immune to cervical cancer.

If you have received the HPV vaccine, for example, the quadrivalent vaccine, it prevents infection with HPV6 and HPV11, and also prevents infection with HPV16 and HPV18. Therefore, it is recommended that you get the cervical cancer vaccine if you meet the criteria. The nine-valent vaccine can prevent a large number of HPV subtypes. If there are no contraindications, the vaccine can be used to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts. If you have a history of sexual intercourse, you need to undergo cervical cancer screening before getting the vaccine. You can only get the vaccine if no abnormalities are found. The cervical cancer vaccine requires a total of three injections, and only after all the vaccinations are completed will it have a relative preventive effect.

We should not exaggerate the effectiveness of cervical vaccine. Women over 26 years old can choose whether to get cervical vaccine according to their own actual situation and needs. At the same time, they should pay attention to go to the hospital for cervical cancer screening regularly. Early prevention and early detection are very important for reducing the mortality rate of cervical cancer.