Is it necessary for gay females to receive HPV vaccine?
Eligibility for HPV vaccine is not determined by sexual preference. The vaccine is recommended for all females 11-12 years of age, and catch-up vaccination for all females 13-26 years of age as long as there are no contraindications (e.g., pregnancy). While most HPV transmission occurs with sexual intercourse, the virus can be transmitted through sexual activity that does not involve penetration and rarely can be transmitted through non-sexual routes, e.g. mother to newborn at time of birth.
