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Should my 12 year old son get the HPV vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and many other expert groups recommend that boys and girls age 11 or 12 get the HPV vaccine. It can be given starting at age 9. It’s also recommended for those 13 to 26 years old who didn’t get the vaccine when they were younger.
Should I give my child Gardasil?
HPV vaccination works best when given between ages 9 and 12. Children and young adults age 13 through 26 who have not been vaccinated, or who haven’t gotten all their doses, should get the vaccine as soon as possible.
Is Gardasil safe for males?
HPV vaccine is recommended and safe for boys One HPV vaccine (Gardasil) is recommended for boys.
Why do 11 and 12 year olds need the HPV vaccine?
HPV vaccination is recommended at ages 11-12 years to protect against cancers caused by HPV infection. Why does my child need HPV vaccine? Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against cancers caused by HPV infection. HPV is a common virus that infects teens and adults.
Is HPV vaccine safe for 11 year olds?
The vaccine is given as a series of shots. HPV vaccination works best when given between ages 9 and 12. Children and young adults age 13 through 26 who have not been vaccinated, or who haven’t gotten all their doses, should get the vaccine as soon as possible.
Does Gardasil cause infertility?
CDC is aware of public concern about the safety of HPV vaccine. Since the vaccine’s introduction in 2006, vaccine safety monitoring and studies conducted by CDC, FDA, and other organizations have documented a reassuring safety record. There is no current evidence that HPV vaccines cause reproductive problems in women.
What are the long term side effects of Gardasil?
Can the HPV vaccine cause long-term (chronic) conditions?
- chronic fatigue syndrome (sometimes called ME)
- complex regional pain syndrome.
- postural tachycardia syndrome.
- premature ovarian failure.
- Guillain-Barré syndrome.
What are the long-term side effects of Gardasil?