HPV Provider Resources

What is HPV? 

 

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a common virus that can lead to certain cancers in both males and females. It often has no signs or symptoms. For most people, HPV clears on its own. But for those who don’t clear the virus, it could cause certain cancers later in life. The CDC recommends routine HPV vaccination at ages 11-12 or as early as age 9. 

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Vaccine Recommendations

 

The HPV vaccine is recommended for routine vaccination at age 11 or 12 years. (Vaccination can be started at age 9.)

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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) also recommends vaccination for everyone through age 26 years if not adequately vaccinated previously. HPV vaccination is given as a series of either two or three doses, depending on age at initial vaccination.

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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. 

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For adults ages 27 through 45 years, clinicians can consider discussing HPV vaccination with people who are most likely to benefit. See ACIP’s shared clinical decision-making FAQs.