Vaccination

The HPV vaccination

Hardly any vaccine prevents cancer as directly as this one. Recommended from age 9, ideally before first sexual contact — but often still worthwhile afterwards. We vaccinate at the practice, no detour via the paediatrician.

age 9–14

Recommended

covered to 17

Catch-up

2 doses (from 15: 3)

Schedule

up to 90% of cervical cancers

Protection

Why this vaccine is special

Human papillomaviruses cause virtually all cases of cervical cancer — plus shares of vaginal, vulvar, anal and throat cancers. Today’s vaccine covers the nine most important types. Countries with high vaccination rates already see precancerous lesions dropping drastically: this is cancer prevention with two jabs.

Who, when, how often

Age 9–14: two doses at least five months apart — the standard recommendation, boys and girls alike
Age 15–17: catch-up with three doses, still covered by insurance
From 18: no longer a standard insurance benefit, but often still medically worthwhile — some insurers reimburse voluntarily up to 26; we check that with you

Honestly: the vaccine works best before first contact with the virus. It does not act retroactively against existing infections — but it protects against the types you do not yet have. That is why it is often worthwhile for adults too.

Vaccination with us — uncomplicated

Bring your vaccination record (or we check together what is missing), brief consultation, vaccination — done. We schedule the second dose right away. Also possible in the teen clinic, confidential and without parental obligation from the age of capacity to consent.

Frequent questions about HPV vaccination

Is the vaccine safe?

Yes — it is among the best-studied vaccines worldwide, with hundreds of millions of doses given. Most common side effect: a sore arm for a day or two.

My child is only 9 — is that not too early?

No, on the contrary: the younger, the stronger the immune response — which is why two doses suffice under 15. And protection should be in place before the virus ever gets a chance.

I am vaccinated — do I still need screening?

Yes. The vaccine covers the most important but not all cancer-causing types. Pap/HPV screening remains — the vaccine just makes it considerably more relaxed.

Is vaccination still worthwhile after an HPV diagnosis?

Often yes: it protects against the types you are not infected with, and there is evidence of a lower recurrence risk after treated lesions. We discuss this individually.

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