HPV Vaccine Schedule

Ideally, vaccines for HPV should be administered before a child reaches their teen years. Some people are surprised by the recommended age for HPV vaccination, but it’s most effective when given at an early age. Teens and adults can also receive the vaccine, but they need more doses and it may not be as effective when administered later in life.

Recommended HPV Shot Schedule

The CDC recommends that children should get the HPV vaccine at age 11 or 12. The vaccine for kids this age includes two shots, with the second shot given six to 12 months after the first shot. If two shots are administered less than five months apart, a third dose of the vaccine is required at least four months after receiving the second shot. Although there is no male HPV test available yet, it’s recommended to get the HPV shot for girls and boys alike.

Teens can still get the HPV vaccine if they didn’t receive it at the recommended age. Children ages 15 and up need to receive three doses of the vaccine. The second shot should be administered two months after the first shot, and the third shot should be administered six months after the first shot. Visit for more info: https://hpvhub.com/hpv-vaccine-schedule/