I was 58 when I was Dx'ed and post recovery I traveled the "HPV speaking circuit" with Dr Anna Giuliano, the lead HPV researcher at Moffitt. Even in my advanced age and being married for 20 some years I asked her that question and after talking a while she said "if you were single you should get the vaccine." Well I wasn't and I didn't but I would have if I had been single and I would if I were you. Remember I'm NOT a Dr; I'm not a HPV research scientist and I'm not a Gardasil vaccine expert.

David

Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.