Do the vaccines contain viruses? FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrint 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. Read Also Which vaccines are available for HPV? How effective are the vaccines? How long does the protection they offer last? How is the vaccine administered? How safe are the vaccines? Should boys be vaccinated and why? Can pregnant women have the vaccine? Should women continue to be screened after being vaccinated for HPV? Does the vaccine have any therapeutic effects in individuals already infected with HPV? Is there a vaccine that cures HPV? If a woman has already been infected will she benefit from the vaccine? What is the best age to be vaccinated? Do vaccines lead to increased sexual behaviour in young people?
