Many women have a misconception that the HPV vaccine is only most effective if given before sexual activity begins, so getting it after age 40 is useless. In fact, women aged 40 still need HPV prevention, and vaccination can still provide protection even in adulthood and after age 40.
Why do women still need the HPV vaccine after 40?
HPV has more than 100 types, and the current 9-valent vaccine can protect against nine high-risk types. So even if you have already been infected with some of them, the vaccine can still help protect you from other types you have not been exposed to. Data...
