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What happens if you get HPV vaccine twice?
People who have received one dose of the HPV vaccine may have some protection, but the additional dose or doses (depending upon age) offer additional protection. Further, if you or your partner were already infected with a type of HPV, the vaccine will not prevent transmission of that HPV type.
Can I get Gardasil 9 if I had Gardasil?
If I had the Gardasil vaccinations already, do I get the new one? No. Re-vaccination with Gardasil 9 is not warranted for those who have completed the series with a different HPV vaccine.
Why does HPV vaccine need 3 doses?
Teens and young adults who start the series at ages 15 through 26 years need three doses of HPV vaccine to protect against cancer-causing HPV infection.
How many doses of HPV vaccine are needed?
Dosing Schedules Two doses of HPV vaccine are recommended for most persons starting the series before their 15th birthday. The second dose of HPV vaccine should be given 6 to 12 months after the first dose. Adolescents who receive two doses less than 5 months apart will require a third dose of HPV vaccine.
Can you get the HPV vaccine if you already have HPV?
Yes. Even if you already have one strain of HPV , you could still benefit from the vaccine because it can protect you from other strains that you don’t yet have. However, none of the vaccines can treat an existing HPV infection.
How long does Gardasil 9 last?
To date, protection against infections with the targeted HPV types has been found to last for at least 10 years with Gardasil (18), up to 11 years with Cervarix (17), and at least 6 years with Gardasil 9 (19).
Is HPV vaccine 2 or 3 doses?
HPV vaccination is administered as: A two-dose series (0, 6-12 months) for most persons who initiate vaccination at ages 9 through 14 years. A three-dose series (0, 1-2, 6 months) for persons who initiate vaccination at ages 15 through 45 years, and for immunocompromised persons.
How many doses of HPV vaccine are recommended?
Dosing Schedules Three doses of HPV vaccine are recommended for teens and young adults who start the series at ages 15 through 26 years, and for immunocompromised persons. The recommended three-dose schedule is 0, 1–2 and 6 months.
How many doses of HPV should an immunocompetent 14 year old receive?
Either a 2-dose or 3-dose schedule of the HPV vaccine (Gardasil® or Cervarix®) is recommended for immunocompetent, non-HIV infected females 9-14 years of age. For a 2-dose schedule, at least 6 months between the first and second dose is recommended.