How long does HPV vaccine immunity last?

To date, protection against infections with the targeted HPV types has been found to last for at least 10 years with Gardasil (18), up to 11 years with Cervarix (17), and at least 6 years with Gardasil 9 (19).

Is HPV vaccine once in a lifetime?

Summary: A decade of data on hundreds of boys and girls who received the HPV vaccine indicates the vaccine is safe and effective long term in protecting against the most virulent strains of the virus, researchers report.

What is the timeline for the HPV vaccine?

The minimum intervals are 4 weeks between the first and second dose, 12 weeks between the second and third doses, and 5 months between the first and third doses.

How long is Gardasil 4 effective?

How long is Gardasil effective? Research suggests the vaccine lasts at least four years.

Can you get HPV vaccine after 26?

Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults ages 27 through 45 years may decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician, if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.

Can I still get HPV after vaccine?

There is a small chance that someone might still get genital warts after having all their HPV vaccine shots. The vaccine protects against 90% of the HPV strains that cause genital warts. But there are lots of different strains (types) of HPV and the vaccine cannot protect against them all.

Is it too late to get the HPV vaccine if you have HPV?

It’s never too late to get the vaccine for HPV, the virus that can lead to cervical and other cancers.

Can I get HPV vaccine at age 28?

The bottom line: All males and females ages 9–26 should get the HPV vaccine. It is most effective when given at ages 11–12. Unvaccinated men and women ages 27–45 should talk to their doctor about the benefits of the vaccine. The HPV vaccine is most effective if it’s given before HPV exposure.

At what age is it too late to get HPV vaccine?

Recommendations for People Over 26 Although the HPV vaccine is approved for people up to 45, the CDC only offers a provisional recommendation for vaccination of women and men over 26.