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FAQ

When should my teenager have the HPV vaccine?

Page last updated 24 May 2022

People aged 14 and under should receive two doses of the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine.

The vaccine is generally given to students in Year 7 or 8 at school, with at least 6-12 months between each dose. In some cases, teenagers may require three doses of the HPV vaccine.

For further information regarding vaccination and prevention of HPV, speak with your healthcare practitioner.

Sources & Citations

4. HPV vaccine. Available at: http://www.hpvvaccine.org.au/the-hpv-vaccine/how-when-where-vaccine-given.aspx (accessed 2 May 2022).

MAT-AU-2201297   Date of preparation  May 2022

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