How many HPV shots do you need NZ?

How many HPV shots do you need NZ?

The vaccine is given as two doses to those aged 14 years and under, and three doses to those aged 15 years and older. The vaccine is offered to boys and girls through participating schools at Year 8, around age 12. HPV immunisation is also available free through general practices from 9 years of age.

Is HPV vaccine mandatory in NZ?

In New Zealand, the HPV vaccine is available free for everyone aged 9–26 years. It is recommended to be given to children aged 11–12 years. For children aged 9–14 years, the HPV vaccine is given as 2 doses, at least 5 months apart.

What is the Gardasil vaccine schedule?

For the 3-dose schedule, GARDASIL 9 should be administered at 0, 2 months, and 6 months. For individuals 15 through 45 years of age, GARDASIL 9 is administered using a 3-dose schedule at 0, 2 months, and 6 months.

Is 23 too late for HPV vaccine?

In October 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration announced it had expanded the approved age for the HPV vaccine up to age 45 for women and men. In June 2019, a key advisory committee for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended the vaccine for all men and women up to age 26.

When is it too late to get the HPV vaccine?

All males and females ages 9–26 should get the HPV vaccine. It is most effective when given at ages 11–12. Unvaccinated men and women ages 27–45 should talk to their doctor about the benefits of the vaccine.

How safe is Gardasil 9?

Is Gardasil 9 safe? Yes, Gardasil 9 is considered safe and effective by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . It’s approved for use in children and adults ages 9 to 45 years old.

Can you get GARDASIL after 26?

Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults ages 27 through 45 years may decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician, if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.

Is GARDASIL IM or SQ?

GARDASIL should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the upper arm or in the higher anterolateral area of the thigh.

Can you get Gardasil after 26?

How long does Gardasil 9 last?

To date, protection against infections with the targeted HPV types has been found to last for at least 10 years with Gardasil (18), up to 11 years with Cervarix (17), and at least 6 years with Gardasil 9 (19).