THE VACCINATION
CONVERSATION
What is the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine can help save lives. It helps protect against HPV infections as well as certain types of cancers.¹⁷
WHY VACCINATE?
The HPV vaccine helps save lives.17
Vaccination helps protect children and adults from certain types of HPV-related cancers that may affect them later in life.17,23
WHO SHOULD GET THE HPV VACCINE?
Children and adults
from ages 9 to 26 years
Children aged 9 years can start getting the HPV vaccine, but vaccination is routinely recommended at ages 11 or 12.²³
Adults aged
27 through 45 years
People who were not adequately vaccinated before can discuss the option of getting vaccinated with a healthcare professional.²³
Getting the HPV vaccine25
HPV vaccine is usually injected into the muscle of the upper arm or at the side of the upper area of the thigh. The recommended site of administration is the upper arm. The vaccine should not be injected within the vein, into the skin layers or right under the skin.
HPV vaccine schedule and dosing
Routine
Vaccination
Age 11-12 years,
can be started at
age 9 years.26
Catch-up
Vaccination
Age 13-26 years,
if not adequately
vaccinated.26
Shared clinical
decision-making
Some adults
aged 27-45 years, if not adequately vaccinated.26
A 2-dose schedule is recommended for people who get the first dose from 9-14 years of age.26
A 3-dose schedule is recommended for people:26
• Who get the first dose on or after 15 years of age.
• With certain immunocompromising conditions.