The Vaccination Conversation

 

WHAT ARE HPV VACCINES?

The HPV vaccine can help save lives. It helps protect against HPV infections as well as certain types of cancers.25

 
 

WHY VACCINATE?

 

The HPV vaccine helps save lives.25

Vaccination helps protect children and young adults from certain types of HPV-related cancers that may affect them later in life.25,33

 
 

Children and adults from ages 9 to 26 years

Children aged 9 years can start getting the HPV vaccine, but vaccination is normally routinely, recommended at ages 11 or 12.33

Adults aged 27 through 45 years

HPV vaccination is not recommended for all adults in this age because they may already be exposed to virus. However, patients who were not adequately vaccinated before can discuss the option of getting vaccinated with a healthcare professional.33

Pregnant women

There is no evidence that vaccination will affect a pregnancy or harm a baby, but it is not recommended to take the HPV vaccine during pregnancy.33

Breastfeeding

Maternal vaccination with human papillomavirus vaccine is not a contraindication to breastfeeding.34

 

Getting the HPV vaccine35

HPV vaccine is usually injected into the muscle of the upper arm or at the side of the upper area of the thigh. The recommended site of administration is the upper arm.

The vaccine should not be injected within the vein, into the skin layers or right under the skin.

HPV VACCINE SCHEDULE AND DOSING36

Routine Vaccination:
Age 11-12 years, can be started at age 9 years.

Catch-up Vaccination:
Age 13-26 years, if not adequately vaccinated.

Shared clinical decision-making:
Some adults aged 27-45 years, if not adequately vaccinated.

 

A 2-dose schedule is recommended for people who get the first dose before their 15th birthday.

 
 

A 3-dose schedule is recommended for people:

  • who get the first dose on or after their 15th birthday

  • with certain immunocompromising conditions.

 

REFERENCES

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