When is HPV vaccine given?
In New Zealand, the HPV vaccine is available free for everyone aged 9–26 years.
It is recommended to be given to children aged 11–12 years.
For children aged 9–14 years, the HPV vaccine is given as 2 doses, at least 5 months apart. This age group develops a stronger immune response than those vaccinated when they are older.
People aged 15 years and older will need 3 doses of the vaccine, spaced over 6 months.
Each dose is given as an injection into the muscle of your arm or leg.
Children are offered the vaccine at most schools, usually in Year 7 or 8. The vaccine is also available free from general practices and some other health centres.
People aged 27 years or older may still benefit from receiving a course of 3 HPV vaccine doses. If you have not started the course by age 27, you need to buy the vaccine doses through your family doctor or Family Planning Clinic.
The HPV vaccine is recommended in people aged 27 years and older who:
have had little previous exposure to HPV and are now likely to be exposed
are men who have sex with men
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