Among the HPV vaccines for preventing cervical cancer, etc., the 9-valent HPV vaccine, which is said to be highly effective in preventing infection, has been recommended by a subcommittee of experts from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to reduce the number of vaccinations, which was previously set to three. , In the routine vaccination starting in April, we have decided to give 2 doses for those under 15 years of age.
The HPV vaccine is free for women from the sixth grade of elementary school to the first grade of high school. , and a “9-valent” vaccine will be added from April this year.
Of these, the 9-valent HPV vaccine has been inoculated three times so far, but at a subcommittee made by experts from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare held on the 7th, in the regular vaccination starting in April, 15 times For women under the age of 12, we have decided to have them twice.
Specifically, the first dose is given before the child's 15th birthday, and the second dose is given at least five months later.
Women aged 15 and 16 will need three doses.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will revise the leaflet in the future and will disseminate it to local governments.