Am I Too Old to Get the HPV Vaccine?

When it comes to the HPV vaccine, adults often assume they aren’t eligible to get immunized. However, it’s actually possible to receive the HPV vaccine through age 45. While it may help to prevent HPV infection, you shouldn’t expect the same level of protection if you receive the HPV shot as an adult.

HPV Vaccine Age Limit

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the HPV vaccine for men through age 21 and women through age 26. The CDC also recommends the HPV shot for unvaccinated individuals who fall into one of the following categories:

• Young men who have sex with men through age 26 (including young men who identify as gay or bisexual) 
• Young adults who are transgender through age 26
  
• Young adults with certain immunocompromising conditions (such as HIV) through age 26
  

If you’ve passed these age limits, you might be wondering if it is too late to get the HPV vaccine. According to FDA guidelines updated in October 2018, the HPV shot for men and women may be administered up to age 45. This applies specifically to Gardasil 9, which is the only HPV vaccine available for use in the United States.

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