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Medicines human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccineQuestion & answer

human papillomavirus 9-valent vaccine · Medicine question

Can this vaccine cause HPV infection?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Its virus-like particles cannot infect cells, reproduce or cause HPV disease.

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