Human papilloma viruses (HVP) are known to cause cancers. In the genital areas, HPV cause the majority of cervical cancer (>90%) and some vulvar, vaginal, anal and penile cancers. In 2015, there is a new HPV vaccine called 9valent HPV vaccine (from Merck). In the past, there were 2 HPV vacciness covering HPV 16,18 and HPV 16,18,6,11. This new vaccine covers 9 different HPV types thus further protect patients from potential genital cancers.
This new vaccine, similar to the previous HPV vaccines, are administered at 0, 1-2 months, and then 6th month (3 doses). Vaccination can be started as early as 9 years old to age 26 (females) and 21 (males). Men who have sex with men and immunocompromised men (HIV) can be vaccinated up to age 26.
You could find out more information from CDC.gov or your physicians and other health care providers.
This new vaccine, similar to the previous HPV vaccines, are administered at 0, 1-2 months, and then 6th month (3 doses). Vaccination can be started as early as 9 years old to age 26 (females) and 21 (males). Men who have sex with men and immunocompromised men (HIV) can be vaccinated up to age 26.
You could find out more information from CDC.gov or your physicians and other health care providers.
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