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For what length of time can you wait inbetween hpv shots?

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Recommendations are: Hpv vaccines are administered in a 3-dose sched. The 1st then 1-2 months later, the 2nd dose, then the 3rd 6 months after the first dose. Wait at least 4 wks between the 1st & 2nd doses. Wait at least 12 wks between the 2nd & 3rd doses. Remember 24 wks between the 1st & 3rd doses. If you miss a dose in series, don't restart, just continue.

Answered 1/16/2014

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

2 months to years: Officially, dose two is 2 months after the first, the third dose 4 months after that. But the vaccine is very forgiving. If doses are at least 1-2 months apart, almost any schedule appears to give full protection. If someone has had 2 doses, the third is OK even 2-3 years later, no need to start over. Newer research also has found that two doses 2-6 months apart is almost as good as three doses.

Answered 8/18/2015

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