The right age for the genital warts vaccine (Gardasil)

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Genital warts vaccine The appropriate age for the genital warts vaccine (Gardasil) varies slightly depending on the gender and health status of the person, but in general, global recommendations from health organizations such as CDC and WHO are as follows:

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.

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