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The recommended three-dose schedule is 0, 1–2 and 6 months. Three doses are recommended for immunocompromised persons (including those with HIV infection) aged 9 through 26 years. Contraindications and Precautions.
Dosing schedule. Two doses of HPV vaccine are recommended for most people starting the series before their 15th birthday. The second dose of HPV vaccine should be given 6 to 12 months after the first dose.
Dosage and schedule, preparation, and administration of HPV vaccine; and administration with other vaccines.
This article discusses the HPV vaccine schedule by age, benefits and side effects of the vaccine, and screening recommendations for early detection of infections and related cancers.
Three vaccines that prevent infection with disease-causing HPV have been licensed in the United States: Gardasil, Gardasil 9, and Cervarix. Gardasil 9 has, since 2016, been the only HPV vaccine used in the United States. It prevents infection with the following nine HPV types: HPV types 6 and 11, which cause 90% of genital warts (1)
Objectives. Describe the burden of HPV infection and disease in the United States. Define the importance of HPV vaccination in cancer prevention. Describe recommendations for HPV vaccination for adolescents and adults. Describe the rationale for the routine HPV vaccination at age 11 or 12 years.
HPV Vaccine Dosing Schedule, United States * In a 2-dose schedule of HPV vaccine, the minimum interval between first and second doses is 5 months. + In a 3-dose schedule of HPV vaccine, the minimum intervals are 4 weeks between the first and second doses, 12 weeks between the second and third
How long does it take cervical cancer to develop? Preventing Infection With the HPV Vaccine Expand All. Is the HPV vaccine safe and effective? When should people get the HPV vaccine? What if I am older than 26 and want the HPV vaccine? How is the HPV vaccine given? What happens if my child misses a shot?
What is the HPV vaccination schedule? You’ll get the vaccine as a series of shots. The number of shots depends on the age at the first dose. From age 9 to 15: You’ll need two shots to be fully protected. You should get the second shot six to 12 months after getting the first shot. At this age, your immune system is especially strong.
For persons 15 through 45 years of age, GARDASIL 9 is given using a 3-dose schedule; the second shot should be given 2 months after the first shot and the third shot should be given 6 months after the first shot. The appropriate dosing schedule will be determined by a health care professional.