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* There are two '''HPV vaccines''' available in Canada: Cervarix® (HPV2) and Gardasil®9 (HPV9). For some people, the vaccine is free and, for other groups. it is available but not free. For example, the HPV9 vaccine is provided for free to all girls and boys in Canada in Grade 6. Other people who can get free HPV vaccines are girls born in 1994 or before who were not immunized, HIV-positive people (9-26 years of age), transgender people (9-26 years of age), men who have sex with men (9-26 years of age), men who are questioning their sexuality (9-26 years of age), and men who participate in street activity (9-26 years of age), and some other groups. You can visit the [https://immunizebc.ca/hpv Immunize BC website] to learn more. | |||
* 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. | ||