5 Types Of Individuals Ineligible For The HPV Vaccine

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1. Individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

2. Individuals who have had a serious allergic reaction to a previous dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine or to any of its components.

3. Individuals who have a moderate or severe illness at the time the vaccine is scheduled.

4. Individuals who have a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare condition in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the nervous system.

5. It’s also important to note that the HPV vaccine may not be as effective for individuals who are already infected with one or more types of HPV before they receive the vaccine.