[Question #11268] Hpv
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15 months ago
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Hello I’m 26 years old
I got my second hpv vaccine 2 months ago
Do you think I’m fully protected even before the 3rd vaccine?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
15 months ago
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Welcome to our Forum. Thank you for your questions and for your confidence in our service. I'll be glad to comment.
Recent data show that the HPV vaccine is fully protective against the types of HPV covered by the vaccine, as well as possibly offering some modest but incomplete protection against non-vaccine HPV types within about two weeks after the 2nd dose. The 3rd dose may "solidify" and/or perhaps prolong the protection offered by the vaccine (which is virtually lifelong following completion of the vaccination schedule) . You can consider yourself fully protected
I hope this information is helpful. EWH
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15 months ago
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Hello
I was reading online that hpv can be found on hand and under the nails
And the researcher he said
Chemical disinfectants in hand sanitizerand hand soap are commonly used in the general population to prevent the spread of infectious diseases," Meyers said. "For flu or cold viruses they are very effective. But the data shows that they do nothing for preventing the spread of human papillomavirus."
My question is
Is that right?
How can I clean my hands
Should I use Clorox?
I’m confused
Please advise me
Thank you
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
15 months ago
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Please do not go to the Internet for information on this or other health related topics. Much of what is found there is misleading and incorrect, sometimes because it is taken out of context, sometimes because it is out of date sometimes because it is misinterpreted and sometimes because it is just plain wrong. HPV is not transmitted from person to person through one person to another. using standard soap and water will clean your hands effectively. HPV is transmitted through direct contact. Trust your vaccine and don’t worry. EWH.
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15 months ago
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This research has been published by pennstate university
Thats mean if I wash my hands with a hand soap that’s enough?
Is that accurate?
Because when I read this research I started to clean my hands using bleach
The normal soap don’t kill the virus right?
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15 months ago
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And my question is after I use the bathroom and I clean my self
How can I be sure that my hands clean?
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
15 months ago
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Final response. That it was published from Penn State does not make it correct.
There is widespread agreement that HPV is not spread from place to place on a person’s body through transfer on the hands, nor is it transferred from person to person by transfer on the hands. The reasons for this are complex and include the biological fact that different HPV types infect different types of cells on different parts or the body, that simple transfer without friction does not readily cause infection, and that soap and water are effective at removing bacteria and virus. The information you found is an example odthe sorts of internet misinformation I mentioned above.
Bleach will damage your skin and harm you. You are worrying needlessly. Stick with soap and water.
This completes this thread. EWH
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