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Is 25 too late for HPV vaccine?
The bottom line: All males and females ages 9–26 should get the HPV vaccine. It is most effective when given at ages 11–12. Unvaccinated men and women ages 27–45 should talk to their doctor about the benefits of the vaccine.
Is there an age limit for HPV vaccine?
Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. Some adults ages 27 through 45 years might decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician, if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.
How late is too late for HPV vaccine?
In October 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration announced it had expanded the approved age for the HPV vaccine up to age 45 for women and men. In June 2019, a key advisory committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the vaccine for all men and women up to age 26.
Can I get the HPV vaccine at 22?
Yes! HPV vaccination is recommended for people ages 9 through 26. Even though it is ideal to get HPV vaccine at age 11–12, it is still highly effective in teens and young adults.
Why can’t older adults get HPV vaccine?
The vaccine won’t protect people against types of HPV to which they’ve already been exposed, and many sexually active people have been exposed to at least some HPV types by their late 20s. That makes it tougher for the vaccine to have an impact in this age group.
Can I get the HPV vaccine at 30 UK?
In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland there is no lower age limit. You can have the HPV vaccine up to age 45.
Does HPV vaccine cause premature ovarian failure?
Ovarian failure is not seen to be a potential risk of HPV vaccination. The HPV vaccine actually has the potential to enhance female fertility by helping women avoid cancer treatments that can affect their ability to ovulate and conceive.
Can you get HPV vaccine over 50?
Although the HPV vaccine is approved for people up to 45, the CDC only offers a provisional recommendation for vaccination of women and men over 26.