Can I get the HPV vaccine if I have flat warts?

It is acceptable to receive the HPV vaccine if you have developed flat warts. Although flat warts are caused by the HPV virus (mainly low-risk types such as HPV-3 and HPV-5), this does not affect the administration of the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine is primarily used to prevent infection with high-risk HPV virus types, such as HPV16 and HPV18, which are closely associated with malignant tumors like cervical cancer. Therefore, even if you have flat warts, as long as you meet the conditions for receiving the HPV vaccine (e.g., no allergy to vaccine components, not in the preconception period, pregnant, or breastfeeding), you can still get the HPV vaccine to prevent infection with other high-risk HPV types. However, please note that the HPV vaccine does not treat existing flat warts.