HPV Vaccination Doctor in Pune Baner | HPV Vaccination: Dr. Asmita Dongare What are HPV vaccines? HPV vaccines protect against infection with human papillomaviruses (HPV). HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses, of which more than 40 are spread through direct sexual contact. HPV vaccination provides safe, effective, and lasting protection against the HPV infections that most commonly cause cancer.
Who Should Get HPV Vaccine? HPV vaccination is recommended to Children and adults ages 9 through 26 years. HPV vaccination is routinely recommended at age 11 or 12 years; vaccination can be started at age 9 years.
Who Should not Get HPV Vaccine? In India, the vaccine is not given • • • • • •
Below 9 years Above 26 years Males Moderate or severe acute illnesses Those with hypersensitivity to any vaccine component Pregnancy