A 20-year-old client is interested in protection from the human papilloma virus (HPV) since she may become sexually active. Which response from the nurse is the most accurate?
a. "You are too old to receive an HPV vaccine."
b. "Either Gardasil or Cervarix can provide protection."
c. "You will need to have three injections over a span of 1 year."
d. "The most common side effect of the vaccine is itching at the injection site."
ANS: B
Current HPV vaccines are Gardasil and Cervarix, which should be given before the first sexual contact to protect against the highest risk HPV types associated with cervical cancer. The client is not too old since it is recommended that young women up to 26 years should receive an HPV vaccine. The entire series consists of three injections over 6 months, not 1 year. Local pain and redness surrounding the injection site are very common, but this does not include itching.
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