The vaccines do not contain HPV DNA. They contain virus-like particles (VLPs), which are produced from proteins. VLPs mimic the virus capsid and stimulate our immune system to produce antibodies.

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Which types of HPV do vaccines protect you from?

What is secondary prevention?

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How do vaccines against HPV work?

How do we find precancerous lesions in the cervix?

Should women continue to be screened after being vaccinated for HPV?

How long does it take for a precancerous lesion to form?

Which types of HPV do vaccines protect you from?

What is secondary prevention?