Alternatively (for consideration outside the US), the following may be used: HPV4 or HPV2 for females HPV4 for males, including those who have sex with men Contraindications and Precautions of HPV Vaccine Contraindications for HPV vaccine include A severe allergic reaction (eg, anaphylaxis) after previous dose or to a vaccine component Pregnancy Although HPV vaccines are not recommended for pregnant women, pregnancy testing is not needed before vaccination.