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Table. Recommended doses and intervals between doses for human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, by age group at the start of the course

Age group Recommended doses Recommended schedule Notes
Starting HPV vaccination at 9–25 years of age (except people who are immunocompromised) 1 Single dose
  • The optimal age for HPV vaccination is 12–13 years, but people can receive vaccine from 9 years of age.
Starting HPV vaccination at ≥26 years of age 3 0, 2, 6 months  
People who are immunocompromised at any age (excluding those with asplenia or hyposplenia) 3 0, 2, 6 months  
Related diseases
Human papillomavirus (HPV)

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