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There are multiple strains of HPV and most people haven't been infected with all of the strains.

from https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/by_th...



Does the vaccine work against all strains ?


It has only been targeted against the strains known to cause cancer. I haven't looked but I would guess getting all strains would have been a greater challenge, and would not have greatly increased uptake of the vaccine. The false perception that it's a vaccine that will encourages unprotected sex has already greatly hindered adoption in the US.


No, it's targeted against those most associated with cancer.




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