Yes, I said it. Before your child gets it on you need to make a decision. For those who don’t know… HPV (human papillomavirus) is small enough to penetrate the walls of a condom, therefore, there is no such thing as “safe sex” for those already infected. This is why the FDA recommends vaccination before adolescence and potential sexual activity. If you’ve already had sex there is a strong possibility that you have at least one of the types, but you can get vaccinated for the other types.
The only problem is… you have to be tested. Once you’re diagnosed with HPV insurance companies consider it a pre-existing condition/incurable condition. I’ve never heard of insurance companies canceling or not approving coverage, but they do charge higher premiums because of the diagnosis. Basically, they charge you based on the possibility that you will contract cancer later in life. Continue reading
