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		throwaway2037 on Aug 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Susan Wojcicki has died As I understand about the HPV vaccine: It only prevents new infections. It does not cure existing infections. And you need to get it very young to reduce chances of infection before vaccine.

viraptor on Aug 10, 2024 [–]

Correct. That one falls under preventions. But that one also protects your partners.

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