Gardasil 9 (HPV)
HPV infections and cervical precancers (abnormal cells on the cervix that can lead to cancer) have dropped significantly since the vaccine has been in use.
HPV vaccination is very safe.
Over 10 years of monitoring and research have shown that the HPV vaccine is very safe and effective. Like all vaccines, there is ongoing monitoring of the HPV vaccine to ensure it is safe and effective.
Vaccines protect your child before they are exposed to a disease. That’s why the HPV vaccine is recommended earlier rather than later, to protect your child long before they are ever exposed to the virus.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccination content
The vaccine contains human Papillomavirus (HPV) type 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 protein-like particles.
Who should be vaccinated?
HPV vaccination is recommended through age 26 for women, and through age 21 for men, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger.HPV vaccination is also recommended for the following people through age 26, if they did not get vaccinated when they were younger:
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine dose
Two doses of the HPV vaccine are recommended for all boys and girls at ages 11-12; the vaccine can be given as early as age 9. If you wait until they’re older, they may need three doses instead of two.
Children who start the vaccine series on or after their 15th birthday need three shots given over 6 months. If your teen hasn’t gotten the vaccine yet, talk to his/her doctor about getting it as soon as possible.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
When to get vaccinated
Who should not be vaccinated?
People with hypersensitivity to one or more of the ingredients.
In the case of acute illness accompanied by fever, vaccination should be postponed.
In the case of uncertainty about hypersensitivity or other current health issues, we would refer to your own doctor.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Vaccination should be postponed until pregnancy is complete.
- The vaccine can be given during breastfeeding.
Duration of immunity
Side effects
The benefits of HPV vaccination far outweigh any potential risk of side effects.
Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention