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I am planning to get HPV vaccine , but I am turning. 26 in two days , so should I get one , I am a male and which doctor should I consult to get this vaccine
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yes you can
please consult for further doubts
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Consult a physician
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Yes u can
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Yes you can take it...consult nearby General physician where you can take it...
If any query...consult for better and further management
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Yes — you should get the HPV vaccine, and turning 26 does not make it “too late.”
For males:
• HPV vaccine is recommended up to age 26
• It can still be given after 26 if you are sexually active or want protection
• The vaccine prevents future HPV infections (it does not treat past exposure)
Being male does not reduce the benefit. HPV in men is linked to:
• Genital warts
• Penile, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers
• Transmission to partners
So medically, getting vaccinated now is appropriate and beneficial.
Next Steps
1. Consult any of the following doctors (no specialist is strictly required):
• General Physician / Family Medicine
• Preventive Medicine doctor
• Dermatologist
• Urologist
2. Vaccine to take:
• Gardasil-9 (preferred; covers 9 HPV types)
3. Dose schedule (age ≥15 years):
• 3 doses:
• Dose 1: Day 0
• Dose 2: After 2 months
• Dose 3: After 6 months
4. You can start immediately, even if your birthday is in 2 days — no need to delay.
Health Tips
• The vaccine is safe, non-live, and well tolerated
• Best taken before new sexual exposure, but benefit remains even if sexually active
• Mild side effects (if any): arm pain, low-grade fever, fatigue for 1–2 days
• Avoid heavy exercise on the injection day
• Complete all 3 doses for full protection
You are making a preventive, future-protective decision, not a late one. Many adults receive HPV vaccination well after 26 with benefit. A short consultation with a physician is enough to get started, and you do not need extensive tests beforehand.
If you’d like, I can also help you decide exact timing, cost expectations, or answer concerns about safety and fertility.
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Dr. Aniket Kirtankar
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Washim
Yes you can take , further queries kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluted
Do consult
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Dr. Navajit Hatibaruah
General Physician
30 yrs exp
Guwahati
The HPV vaccination manual says(Gerdasil quadrivalent)/Gerdasil 9
From age 27 to 45 years -3 doses at doses 0,1-2, months,6-months)
Gerdasil quadrivalent (Around Rs 4,000-single dose)
Gerdasil 9(around Rs 10,000)
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Dr. Sanskriti
General Physician
4 yrs exp
New Delhi
Yes — you should get the HPV vaccine, even as a male and even at 26. It still gives good protection against HPV-related genital warts and cancers. Turning 26 doesn’t change eligibility — you can start it now.
Next Steps
Visit any general physician / gynecologist / preventive medicine clinic and start the HPV (Gardasil-9) series — usually 3 doses at 0, 2 and 6 months.
Health Tips
Earlier is better, so don’t delay. If you’d like, you can book a consult with me — I’ll guide you on the schedule and where to get it nearby.
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Dr. Sajid Ali
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Do take the vaccine
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes you can take the vaccine.
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