Which of the following is true of the HPV vaccine?
A) Ideally it should be administered within 3 years of first intercourse.
B) It covers against almost every HPV type.
C) It can be used as adjuvant therapy in cervical cancer.
D) It can protect against anogenital lesions.
D) It can protect against anogenital lesions.
The HPV vaccine confers the greatest protection if given before exposure to the HPV. Currently, HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18 are targeted because these are among the most common types causing cervical cancer. There are many other types, some of which are associated with cervical cancer. It is not recommended for treatment of preexisting cervical cancer but is protective against anogenital lesions.
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