HPV vaccine interval

The HPV bivalent vaccine has already been available in China. It is understood that it will be fully available around the National Day. There are a total of three injections. Please pay attention to arrange time for the vaccination. How long should the interval be between HPV bivalent vaccines? How long should the interval be between HPV bivalent vaccines to be most effective?

Vaccination interval

1) For children under 15 years old, the HPV vaccine can be administered in two doses, at least six months apart.

2) For people aged 15 years and above, the HPV vaccine is administered in three doses, with the vaccination times being 0, 1-2 months, and 6 months respectively.

Is it reasonable to give HPV vaccine for life?

As for the effectiveness of the current HPV vaccine, it is particularly effective in preventing diseases such as cervical cancer in women, genital warts in men, and oral cancer and laryngeal cancer that both men and women may get. Even so, the preventive effect of HPV vaccine is not lifelong. Relevant scientific research shows that the effectiveness of the vaccines currently on the market is about 4.3-6 years, and the effectiveness of the vaccine is directly or indirectly related to many factors. HPV vaccine is the accurate name for cervical cancer vaccine. Although the name cervical cancer vaccine is not precise enough, it also shows that the effect of HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer is very significant. Vaccination of cervical cancer cannot provide long-term protection, and the vaccination is not a permanent solution. Regular visits to the hospital for gynecological screening can help you track your health dynamics in a timely manner and get treatment as soon as possible if you get sick.

HPV vaccine common questions

1. Can HPV vaccine cure cervical cancer?

HPV vaccine is a protective vaccine that only provides preventive effect rather than therapeutic effect.

2. Will it be less likely to get cervical cancer if you have received the HPV vaccine?

After vaccination, people should still undergo regular physical examinations and screening[9]. Before the age of 30, if you have sexual intercourse, you should undergo liquid-based cytology testing (TCT) screening every 1 to 2 years. If the TCT result is normal, you can wait for the next screening; HPV and TCT co-screening should be performed every 3 years. Women aged 65 to 70 years who have no abnormal cytology examinations for three or more consecutive times in the past 10 years can terminate the screening;

3. Should I check my HPV infection status before getting the HPV vaccine?

There is no need to test whether you have been infected with HPV before getting the HPV vaccine. A single infection with measles virus provides lifelong immunity, but this is not the case with HPV, so testing before vaccination is not necessary.

4. Can using condoms prevent HPV infection?

Sexual intercourse is a key way of HPV infection, but it is not the only way. Using condoms can help prevent infection, but it cannot completely protect against the harm of viral infection.

5. What is the appropriate age to get the HPV vaccine?

The appropriate age for HPV vaccination varies from country to country, or different organizations in the same country have different recommendations. The global range is 9 to 45 years old.

6. Do men need to get the HPV vaccine?

need. HPV is very common in both men and women. The chance of being infected with HPV in a person's lifetime is 80%. HPV vaccination can prevent anal cancer, penile cancer, and genital warts in men. In addition, after men receive the HPV vaccine, they can effectively prevent HPV from infecting their partners or relatives. Men get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones.