HPV Vaccination

The government program on HPV immunization is directed only towards girls aged 9-14 years old.

Public school learners are required to provide a signed parental consent for vaccination.

Doses will be recorded in the immunization card, which you should keep for future medical reference.

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The vaccine is most effective when given before being exposed to HPV infection or before engaging in any sexual contact.

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/hcp/recommendations.html

If your child is 9 to 14 years old of age, two doses are needed. However, for 15 years up, three doses are needed. The vaccine is given on the upper part of the arm. Consult your healthcare professional for further information.

It is usually painful at the site of injection. It can also cause:

• Slight inflammation
• Fever
• Dizziness

It is advised that the child should rest for 10-15 minutes after receiving the dose.

There is no risk of overdosing on HPV vaccines. It is important to follow the appropriate vaccination schedule.

Some people should not get HPV vaccine or should wait:

• Anyone who has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to any component of HPV vaccine, or to a previous dose of HPV vaccine, should not get the vaccine.
  • Anyone with severe allergies, including an allergy to yeast, should talk to their doctor before getting the vaccine.
• People who are mildly ill (low-grade fever of less than 37.8 degrees, a cold, runny rose, or cough) when a dose of HPV vaccine is planned can still be vaccinated.
  • People with a moderate or severe illness should wait until they are better.

Talk to your child about the benefits of HPV vaccination.

You may discuss with your doctor regarding HPV vaccination for your child.

HPV vaccine for males are available in doctor’s clinics and/or selected retail pharmacies nationwide.