Adolescents and young adults are recommended to receive 9vHPV vaccine from 9 years of age and onwards. The optimal age for HPV vaccination is around 12–13 years prior to exposure to HPV. People who have not received HPV vaccine by 14 years of age can still receive the vaccine up to 25 years of age. However vaccination is most effective if the vaccine is given early in adolescence.
The recommended schedule for adolescents and young adults aged 9–25 years is 1 dose.1-4