HPV stands for the Human PapillomaVirus and it can cause cancers in both women and men.
The HPV vaccine is recommended for boys and for girls who are at least 11 years old, so they are protected before ever being exposed to the HPV virus. Receiving the vaccine at an early age also produces a higher immune response. If your child has not yet receive the vaccine, come to the NET Health Immunizations Clinic.
In men, HPV can cause cancer of the penis. In women, HPV can cause cancers of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.
- Boys and girls between the ages of 11 - 14 need to receive 2 shots.
- The second shot is given at least 6 months after the first dose has been given
- When your child receives the first dose, you can signup for a reminder email, text and/or phone call
- Adolescents and young adults between the ages of 15 - 26 will need to receive 3 shots.
- The second shot is given at least 1 month after the first dose has been given
- The third shot should be given at least 6 months after the first dose has been given
When your child receives the first HPV shot at our NET Health Immunizations Clinic, you can signup with NET Health to receive either a reminder email, text, phone call or all of these options, to make sure your child completes the necessary doses of the HPV series.
The HPV vaccine is endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine & the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).