How far apart should Gardasil be given?
The minimum interval is 5 months between the first and second dose. If the second dose is administered after a shorter interval, a third dose should be administered a minimum of 5 months after the first dose and a minimum of 12 weeks after the second dose.
How many doses of Gardasil 9 are needed?
GARDASIL 9 may be given as 2 or 3 shots. *If the second shot is given earlier than 5 months after the first shot, you will need to get a third shot at least 4 months after the second shot was given. **The need to use a 3-dose schedule instead of a 2-dose schedule will be determined by your health care professional.
Is Gardasil subcutaneous?
The vaccine should be administered by intramuscular injection. The preferred site is the deltoid area of the upper arm or in the higher anterolateral area of the thigh. Gardasil 9 must not be injected intravascularly, subcutaneously or intradermally.
When do you give Gardasil?
For the 3-dose schedule, GARDASIL 9 should be administered at 0, 2 months, and 6 months. For individuals 15 through 45 years of age, GARDASIL 9 is administered using a 3-dose schedule at 0, 2 months, and 6 months.
Do you need all 3 HPV shots?
Adolescents aged 9 through 14 years who have already received two doses of HPV vaccine less than 5 months apart will require a third dose. Three doses are recommended for people with weakened immune systems aged 9 through 26 years.
What happens if you only get one Gardasil shot?
The researchers confirmed that HPV infections were “significantly less prevalent” among those exposed to at least one vaccine dose. But there was also “no significant difference” in HPV infection risk between those who had taken one, two or three doses.
Is Gardasil safe for girls?
The vaccine has been tested and proven safe for girls and boys, depending on the version your pediatrician recommends. Gardasil, which is recommended for both girls and boys, is safe for ages 9 to 26. It contains 4 strains of the virus and is administered in three doses.