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Who should receive the new human papilloma virus vaccine (HPV) and how many doses are recommended?

April 26, 2017doses HPV Human papilloma recommended vaccine virus

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Who should receive the new human papilloma virus vaccine (HPV) and how many doses are recommended?

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First of all, this is a vaccine for girls. HPV is recommended for 11-12 year olds, however can be started as early as 9 years of age. Catch-up vaccination is recommended for females 13-26. It is given in a 3 dose schedule. The second dose is given 2 months after the first and the third dose is given 6 months after the first dose. It can be given when any other age appropriate vaccines are given.