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Why should young girls get HPV vaccine?
Girls may get HPV in their teenage or young adult years, and then develop cancer years later. So getting the vaccine on time can help protect your daughter’s health now and later in life.
Why are physicians reluctant to recommend HPV vaccine to parents of pre adolescent children?
Doctors Hesitate To Recommend The HPV Vaccine For Preteens : Shots – Health News Though the HPV vaccine prevents cancer, doctors hesitate to suggest that preteens get vaccinated at routine visits, a study finds. Or they’re offering it for teens they think are sexually active.
Why is the HPV vaccine given at age 9?
Helping more people get HPV vaccinations on time “Research is starting to show that more parents agree to vaccination when it starts between ages 9 and 10. Younger children are also more likely to complete the series than those who start between ages 11 and 12,” said Saslow.
Should my kid get 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.
Is HPV vaccine safe for 10 year old?
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. Vaccination of young adults will not prevent as many cancers as vaccination of children and teens.
Can 10 year olds get HPV vaccine?
Children ages 11–12 years should get two doses of HPV vaccine, given 6 to 12 months apart. HPV vaccines can be given starting at age 9 years. Children who start the HPV vaccine series on or after their 15th birthday need three doses, given over 6 months.