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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination
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Indications
Age 9 to 15:
– Recommended Age: The recommended age for the HPV vaccine is 11 to 12 years, but it can be started as early as age 9.
– 2-Dose Schedule: If the first dose is given before the 15th birthday, a 2-dose schedule at 0 and 6 months is followed, with an interval between doses of 6 to 12 months.
– 3-Dose Schedule: If the first dose is given after the 15th birthday or the interval between vaccine doses is less than 6 months, a 3-dose schedule at 0, 1, and 3 months or 0, 2, and 6 months is followed. A 3-dose schedule is also recommended for children aged 9 to 15 with a weak immune system.
Age 15 to 26:
– Recommendation: It is recommended for this age group.
– 3-Dose Schedule: A 3-dose schedule at 0, 1, and 3 months or 0, 2, and 6 months should be followed, with all three doses given within a 1-year period.
Age Beyond 26 Years:
– General Recommendation: It is not generally recommended, but it can be scheduled if you have not been vaccinated and are at risk of getting HPV.
– 3-Dose Schedule: A 3-dose schedule at 0, 1, and 3 months or 0, 2, and 6 months should be followed, with all three doses given within a 1-year period.
Contraindications
– Pregnancy
– Allergic Reaction: Allergic reaction to any ingredient of an HPV vaccine or a previous dose of the HPV vaccine.
– Allergy to Yeast: Particularly relevant for Gardasil and Gardasil 9.
– Illness: Vaccination should be avoided during illness.
HPV Vaccine Types
Gardasil 9, 9vHPV:
9-valent HPV vaccine. It protects against nine HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. HPV 6 and 11 can cause genital warts, while HPV 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58 can cause HPV cancers.
Gardasil, 4vHPV:
Quadrivalent HPV vaccine. It protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
Cervarix, 2vHPV:
Bivalent HPV vaccine. It protects against two high-risk types, 16 and 18, which cause most HPV cancers. The dosing schedule is 0, 1, and 6 months.
Vaccine Effectiveness
Cancer Prevention:
The HPV vaccine can prevent more than 90% of HPV-attributable cancers and 81 to 88% of genital warts. It protects against two strains of HPV that cause 70% of cervical cancers and over 50% of precancerous lesions of the cervix, vulva, and vagina.
Early Vaccination:
Vaccination given at an earlier age will protect your child long before they are ever exposed to the virus.
Possible Side Effects
The most common side effects of the HPV vaccine are usually mild and include:
– Pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was given
– Fever
– Dizziness or fainting
– Headache or feeling tired
– Nausea
– Muscle or joint pain
– Allergic reactions (very rare)
Dr. Bushra Gul's Message
Dear Girls and Teenagers,
Gardasil 9 is the preferable vaccine among all types. It is best to plan vaccination during the preteen years, but it’s never too late to get vaccinated. To prevent fainting, be seated during the vaccination and remain so for 15 minutes after getting the shot.
Dr. Bushra Gul is a highly esteemed obstetrician and gynecologist with an impressive twenty-four years of experience.
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