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HPV vaccine details
Hello doctors,
I would like to know about the HPV vaccine details.
When it should be taken?
What all preparations to be done.?
Date of vaccine - should it be before or after the period dates.?
Thanks in advance.
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As your age is 29 you will need 3 dose schedule on 0,1st and 6th month.
3 variants available cervarix(2 valent),gardasil(4 valent),Gardasil-9(9 valent).No relation with periods.But it's better to take after periods.
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HPV vaccine comes in different forms
Quadrivalent,Nonavalent.
Both are for preventing cervical cancer.
There are different brand names also.
For eg - Quadrivalent vaccine - Cervavac
Nonavalent vaccine - Gardasil-9.
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Just connect online for more info as this needs a detailed discussion.
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice on
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If age group 9-13 yrs can take 2 doses
More than 13 need to take 3 doses
It’s preventive rate is high when taken before 1st sexual intercourse
Related to your dates can be taken any time
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Dr. Santosh S Basarakod
Gynecologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Not related to periods. It's related sexual activity and when was it started. It's effective if taken before starting sexual activity.
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Dr. Shweta Lodhi Umate
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Nagpur
You can take gardasil 0,2,6 mths 3 doses
Cervavac not preferred beyond 26 years
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Dr. Sanhita Soubhari Sharma
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Mathura
Need 3 doses as your age is more then 13 years. Schedule will be 0, 1 and 6 months. After periods would be good.
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Can take online consultation
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
21 yrs exp
Chandigarh
HPV vaccination can be taken anytime after 10 years of age up to 47
There are no preparations that need to be done
Date of vaccination is unrelated to the date of periods
You can get done anytime of the day in the cycle
There are two types of vaccines available quadrivalent and 9 valent
Depending upon your affordability you can choose either
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Consult please.
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
12 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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