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HPV - Vaccination-CDC

HPV vaccination is recommended at ages 11-12 to protect against cancers caused by HPV. HPV is a common virus that infects teens and can cause various cancers. All kids ages 11-12 should receive two doses of the HPV vaccine 6-12 months apart to protect them before exposure to HPV. The vaccine has a strong safety record and its benefits outweigh potential risks, though some teens may need a third dose. Financial assistance for the vaccine is available through programs like Vaccines for Children.

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HPV - Vaccination-CDC

HPV vaccination is recommended at ages 11-12 to protect against cancers caused by HPV. HPV is a common virus that infects teens and can cause various cancers. All kids ages 11-12 should receive two doses of the HPV vaccine 6-12 months apart to protect them before exposure to HPV. The vaccine has a strong safety record and its benefits outweigh potential risks, though some teens may need a third dose. Financial assistance for the vaccine is available through programs like Vaccines for Children.

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HPV Vaccine for Preteens and Teens

HPV vaccination is recommended at ages 11-12 years to protect against cancers caused by HPV
infection.

Why does my child need Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against cancers caused by HPV infection. HPV
HPV vaccine? is a common virus that infects teens and adults. About 13 million people, including teens, become
infected with HPV each year. HPV infection can cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in women and
penile cancer in men. HPV can also cause anal cancer, cancer of the back of the throat (oropharynx), and
genital warts in both men and women.

When should my child All kids who are 11 or 12 years old should get two shots of HPV vaccine 6-12 months apart.
be vaccinated? Getting vaccinated on time protects preteens long before ever being exposed to the virus. People get
HPV from another person during intimate sexual contact.

Some children may need three doses of HPV vaccine. For example, adolescents who receive their two
shots less than 5 months apart will need a third dose for best protection. Also, children who start the
vaccine series on or after their 15th birthday need three shots given over 6 months. If your teen hasn’t
gotten the vaccine yet, talk to their doctor about getting it as soon as possible.

The best way to remember to get your child all of the recommended doses is to make an appointment
for the remaining shots before you leave the doctor’s office or clinic.

Is HPV vaccine safe for HPV vaccination provides safe, effective, and long-lasting protection against cancers caused by
my child? HPV. HPV vaccine has a reassuring safety record that’s backed by 15 years of monitoring and research.

Like any vaccine or medicine, HPV vaccination can cause side effects. The most common side effects are
mild and include pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was given; dizziness, fainting, nausea,
and headache. Fainting after any vaccine, including HPV vaccine, is more common among adolescents.

To prevent fainting and injuries related to fainting, adolescents should be seated or lying down during
vaccination and remain in that position for 15 minutes after the vaccine is given. The benefits of HPV
vaccination far outweigh any potential risk of side effects.

It is important to tell the doctor or nurse if your child has any severe allergies, including an allergy to latex
or yeast. HPV vaccine is not recommended for anyone who is pregnant.

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program provides vaccines for children ages 18 years
How can I get help paying
and younger who are uninsured, Medicaid-eligible, American Indian or Alaska Native.
for these vaccines?
Learn more at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/parents/qa-detailed.html

Where can I learn more?


Talk to your child’s doctor about HPV vaccinationand ask about other vaccines your child may need.
You can also find out more about HPV vaccinationat

www.cdc.gov/hpv
Last updated JULY 2021

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