Did you get you son vaccinated for HPV?

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@vonespy

How old do you have to be for the HPV vaccine to no longer be useful? I’m assuming that a couple in their 50s would be way out of the range to be successfully vaccinated for HPV?

They can test for whether you have been exposed to HPV. I know because I was. If you don’t have antibodies, the vaccine might be useful.

@vonespy

My google-fu was lacking earlier but it looks like 45 is the cutoff age for the HPV vaccine according to the FDA. I would guess my wife and I could still get it in our 50s but would have to pay (significantly) out of pocket for it.

Maybe. They may worry about its safety and efficacy in older people. I tested negative, and wondered if I ought to get it. But at this point in my life my risk of contracting HPV is pretty low.

[nearwildheaven]

@vonespy

How old do you have to be for the HPV vaccine to no longer be useful? I’m assuming that a couple in their 50s would be way out of the range to be successfully vaccinated for HPV?

Not sure what the age limit is for men, but for women, it’s about 26 because that’s when the cervical tissues “mature” and HPV is much less likely to take hold if they are exposed after that time.

[Esprise_Me]

@nearwildheaven

Not sure what the age limit is for men, but for women, it’s about 26 because that’s when the cervical tissues “mature” and HPV is much less likely to take hold if they are exposed after that time.

Where on earth did you hear that? The reason it’s recommended to get it young is because vaccines work best when you get them before you’re exposed to the virus. But they’ve been relaxing the recommended upper age limit as new studies have shown benefits for older folks.