What is HPV4 vaccine?

HPV4 or HPV9 vaccine is recommended for the prevention of vulvar, vaginal, anal cancers and their precursors, and genital warts in girls and women 9 to less than 27 years of age. HPV vaccination prior to onset of sexual activity and exposure to HPV is recommended to maximize the benefit of the vaccine.

How effective is the HPV4 vaccine?

HPV4 has been shown to be almost 100% effective in preventing disease for young adult and adolescent females and males by the vaccine-included strains. “Data also shows an overall intent-to-treat effectiveness of nearly 70% to 75% in a general population on average for all pre-cancers and cancers caused by HPV.

Where is the Gardasil shot injected?

HPV vaccines should be administered intramuscularly in the deltoid region of the upper arm or in the higher anterolateral area of the thigh. The preferred site of administration is the deltoid region of the upper arm.

How many shots is Gardasil?

GARDASIL 9 is a shot that is usually given in the arm muscle. 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.

Is HPV4 the same as HPV?

The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine contains inactivated virus. There are two vaccines available, a bivalent (HPV2), and a quadrivalent (HPV4) vaccine. HPV2 protects against HPV 16 and 18, HPV4 protects against HPV 6/11/16 and 18.

What does HPV4 protect against?

Clinical studies have shown that HPV4 offer protection against persistent HPV infection, cervical lesions precursor of cancer, vaginal and vulvar lesions precursor of cancer and genital warts caused by HPV types 11, 16 or 18 in women aged 16 to 26 years old and who were not previously infected by these HPV types(3).

What cancers are caused by HPV virus?

Almost all cervical cancer is caused by HPV. Some cancers of the vulva, vagina, penis, anus, and oropharynx (back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils) are also caused by HPV. Almost all cervical cancer is caused by HPV.

Can you still get HPV if you were vaccinated?

Because the HPV vaccine does not protect against all types of HPV, it is possible that a fully vaccinated person could be infected with a type of HPV that is not contained in the vaccine. Most people will clear any type of HPV infection— but it may take months to do so.

What does Gardasil protect against?

All three HPV vaccines protect against HPV types 16 and 18 that cause most HPV cancers. Since late 2016, only Gardasil-9 (9vHPV) is distributed in the United States. This vaccine protects against nine HPV types (6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58).

Do you need all 3 HPV shots?

Yes. In a 2-dose schedule of HPV vaccine, the recommended interval is 6–12 months, and the minimum interval is 5 months between the first and second dose. If the second dose is given earlier than 5 months, a third dose should be given.