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Is it compulsory to get hpv vaccine for girls...if yes at what age and which vaccine is better ... Doctors please suggest.
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HPV vaccine is not compulsory but strongly recommended for girls as it helps protect against cervical cancer and some other HPV-related diseases. Best age is usually 9–14 years, ideally before exposure risk begins. Current commonly used vaccines provide good protection. In India, Gardasil 9 and Cervavac are commonly available options. For 9–14 years, usually 2 doses are given 6 months apart. Please discuss with your pediatrician/gynecologist regarding the most suitable vaccine and schedule.
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Although it’s not legally compulsory but it’s Strongly recommended for both girls and boys.
Recommended schedule:
For 9-14 years (2 doses)
First dose at Day 0
Second dose after 6 months
For more than 15 years (3 doses)
First dose at Day 0
Second dose after 1 month
Third dose after 6 months
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There are 3 vaccines:
Gardasil 9, Gasdasil 4, and Cervarix
Gardasil 9 is the most preferred one as it covers most of the HPV types.
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It prevents from Cervical Cancer which is very dangerous. Compulsory depends. But advisable . Because the risk of cervical cancer is more with multiple partners. 9-14 years 2 doses 6 months apart.
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It's not mandatory but if you don't want to take any risk any future then you can take it
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Dr. Abhishek Jain
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Pune
HPV vaccine is not compulsory but strongly recommended. Best given at 9–14 years (2 doses). Can still be given up to age 26–45 (3 doses). Gardasil 9 is preferred over Cervarix as it covers 9 HPV strains instead of 2.
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Consult your doctor for Gardasil 9. If for a daughter aged 9–14, don't delay — that's the ideal window.
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Dr. Shebin C E
Pediatrician
10 yrs exp
Kanyakumari
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The HPV vaccine is not mandatory but is highly recommended for girls, typically starting between ages 9 and 14. This ideal age window offers the strongest immune response and provides protection before any potential exposure to the virus. While earlier is better, catch-up doses are often recommended and available for young adults up to age 26.Several effective vaccines are available, including Gardasil, Gardasil 9, and India's indigenous vaccine, Cervavac. Gardasil 9 is often preferred globally as it provides protection against the widest range of HPV strains
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Dr. Amit P Ghawade
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Pune
Hpv vaccine 9 to 45 yr age group
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