Adults are not routinely recommended to receive HPV vaccine

Vaccination of adults aged ≥19 years against HPV is not routinely recommended. 

However, some adults may benefit from HPV vaccination. When deciding whether to vaccinate adults, consider:

• their likelihood of previous exposure to HPV
• their future risks of HPV exposure

Many adults are likely to have been exposed to 1 or more vaccine HPV types through sexual activity. See Epidemiology.