Does Your Kid Need an HPV Vaccine? Here Are the Answers to All Your Questions About It

Keeping kids safe is always a priority for parents, but you may wonder if your child really needs the HPV vaccine, which was first introduced in 2006. Furthermore, while the vaccine won’t cure an active HPV infection, it does prevent exposure to other types of HPV to which your child may not yet have been exposed. FatCamera // Getty ImagesHow effective is the HPV vaccine? Studies have shown that the HPV vaccine is more than 90% effective. Catherine Falls Commercial // Getty ImagesWhat are the recommended ages for the HPV vaccine?