In this article you will read: Change the situation #### 👧 for girls: - **Recommended age:** 9 to 14 years (best age: 11 to 12 years) - **Type of injection:** 2 doses of vaccine with an interval of 6 to 12 months - **It has the most effect before starting sexual activity.** #### 👦 for boys: - **Recommended age:** 9 to 14 years (best age: 11 to 12 years) - **Type of injection:** 2 doses of vaccine like girls - Boys can also be carriers of HPV and are protected from some cancers (such as anal or throat cancer) by vaccination. - **15 to 26 years:** You can still receive the vaccine, but at this age there is a need for **3 doses** of the vaccine (in months 0, 1 to 2 and 6). ⚠️ Important points: - Gardasil prevents the types of HPV that are the main cause of **genital warts** and **cancer of the cervix, anus and throat**... - The best effect is when the vaccine is injected **before the first sexual contact**... - Gardasil 9 is the newest version of this vaccine and protects against 9 high-risk types of HPV.

**gynecology, childbirth and infertility specialist**