The human papillomavirus (HPV),also known as genital warts,affects 79 million Americans,with an estimated number of 14 million new infections each year.The highest rate of infection occurs in young women,ages 20 to 24 years.Prophylactic vaccination to prevent the HPV is now available.Which statement regarding this vaccine is inaccurate?

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Two vaccines for HPV are available-Cervarix and Gardasil-and other vaccines continue to be investigated.These vaccines protect against HPV types 6,11,16,and 18.They are most effective if administered before the first sexual contact.Recommendations are that vaccines be administered to 11- and 12-year-old girls and boys.The vaccine can be given to girls as young as 9 years of age and young women ages 13 to 26 years in three doses over a 6-month period.

The Human Papillomavirus (HPV),also Known as Genital Warts,affects 79 Million