Starting the vaccine series before the 15th birthday
Recommended schedule is 2 doses of HPV Vaccine
Second dose should be administered 6-12 months after the first dose (0, 6-12 month schedule)
Minimum interval between dose one and two in a 2-dose schedule is 5 months
Starting the vaccine series on or after the 15th birthday
Recommended schedule is 3 doses of HPV Vaccine
Second dose should be administered 1-2 months after the first dose, and the third dose should be administered 6 months after the first dose (0, 1-2, 6 month schedule)
Minimum interval between dose one and three in a 3-dose schedule is 5 months
Benefits of changing schedule:
Higher immune response the earlier the vaccination is given
Less appointments
Streamlines vaccination schedule