At what age do girls in Australia get vaccinated for HPV?

Who should get immunised against HPV? Anyone over 9 years old who wants to protect themselves against HPV can talk to their doctor about getting immunised. HPV immunisation is recommended for: people aged approximately 12 to 13 years (at school), for free under the National Immunisation Program (NIP)

What is the schedule for HPV vaccine?

Dosage and Schedule HPV vaccines are administered as a two-dose series (0, 6-12 months) for most persons who initiate vaccination at ages 9 through 14 years, and a three-dose series (0, 1-2, 6 months) for persons who initiate at ages 15 through 45 years, and for immunocompromised persons.

How many times do you need the HPV vaccination?

Yes. In a 2-dose schedule of HPV vaccine, the recommended interval is 6–12 months, and the minimum interval is 5 months between the first and second dose. If the second dose is given earlier than 5 months, a third dose should be given.

Is the HPV vaccine compulsory in Australia?

In Australia, HPV vaccine is currently provided free to both boys and girls aged 12-13 years through the National Immunisation Program (NIP). The NIP’s HPV program was introduced for girls in 2007 and extended to boys in 2013.

How many doses are needed for human papillomavirus HPV vaccination for a 20 year old?

Three doses of HPV vaccine are recommended for teens and young adults who start the series at ages 15 through 26 years, and for immunocompromised persons. The recommended three-dose schedule is 0, 1–2 and 6 months.

Who is eligible for free HPV vaccine?

Girls and boys aged up to 19 can receive two doses of the HPV vaccine free of charge as part of the National HPV Vaccination Program. Vaccination is routinely given in school-based programs at age 12–13, with catch up of older children supported by general practice and primary health care clinics.

Do you need all 3 HPV shots?

Adolescents aged 9 through 14 years who have already received two doses of HPV vaccine less than 5 months apart will require a third dose. Three doses are recommended for people with weakened immune systems aged 9 through 26 years.

Is it bad to get an extra HPV vaccine?

Is there any danger from receiving extra doses of a vaccine? Most of the time, your risk of serious side effects does not increase if you get extra doses of a vaccine.

Can you give someone HPV by kissing them?

But it is clear that you can’t get oral HPV from casual contact, like kissing on the cheek or sharing a drink with an infected person. You may never know you have HPV. The virus doesn’t cause symptoms, and most of the time, your immune system clears the infection from your body within 2 years.

Can you get HPV from toilet seat?

Even if a person delays sexual activity until marriage, or only has one partner, they are still at risk of HPV infection if their partner has been exposed. You cannot get HPV from: Toilet seats.

Can a 20 year old get the HPV vaccine?

HPV vaccination is recommended for people ages 9 through 26. Even though it is ideal to get HPV vaccine at age 11–12, it is still highly effective in teens and young adults.

Will I have HPV forever?

Once I have HPV, do I have it forever? Most HPV infections in young men and women are transient, lasting no more than one or two years. Usually, the body clears the infection on its own. It is estimated that the infection will persist in only about 1% of women.

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