During a health history, a 22-year old woman asks, Can I get that vaccine for human papilloma virus (HPV)? I have genital warts and Id like them to go away! What is the nurses best response?
a. The HPV vaccine is for girls and women ages 9 to 26 years, so we can start that today.
b. This vaccine is only for girls who have not yet started to become sexually active.
c. Lets check with the physician to see if you are a candidate for this vaccine.
d. The vaccine cannot protect you if you already have an HPV infection.
Ans: d. The vaccine cannot protect you if you already have an HPV infection.
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