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* Ontario has an | * There are two '''HPV vaccines''' available in Canada: Cervarix® (HPV2) and Gardasil®9 (HPV9). Ontario has an 'HPV vaccination program for children: "Ontario now offers vaccination against cancer-causing Human Papillomavirus (HPV) free of charge to all boys and girls in Grade 7. The program is run through school-based clinics by local public health units."<ref>[http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/ms/hpv/ Ontario's HPV Immunization Program]</ref> | ||
* You can get the '''Hepatitis B vaccine''' at many sexual health clinics. | * You can get the '''Hepatitis B vaccine''' at many sexual health clinics. | ||
* If you want '''Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)''', you should contact a hospital emergency department or their doctor for treatment. Generally, no appointment is required since patients should be counseled and treated ASAP. | * If you want '''Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)''', you should contact a hospital emergency department or their doctor for treatment. Generally, no appointment is required since patients should be counseled and treated ASAP. | ||