Myths About the HPV Vaccine
6 Myths About the HPV Vaccine Doctors Wish Would Fade Away For Good
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Some parents fear that even acknowledging the fact that their children will eventually want to have sex will encourage teens to engage in sexual activity. "Untrue. Teenagers who have been vaccinated actually initiate sexual activity later than their peers who were not vaccinated," Dr. Chalas told POPSUGAR. And regardless of when a teen becomes sexually active, the most important thing is that they're adequately protected.