Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HPV VACCINES
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Vaccine Type | Bivalent Virus–Like Particle |
| Vaccination Schedule | Administered in 2–3 doses (2nd dose after 1–2 months, 3rd dose after 6 months) |
| Benefits of the Vaccine | Reduces the risk of cervical cancer |
| HPV Types Covered | HPV 16, 18 |
| Vaccinated Individuals | Mainly for females; also approved for males in some regions |
| Starting Age for Vaccination | 9 years and older |
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Vaccine Type | Quadrivalent Virus–Like Particle |
| Vaccination Schedule | Administered in 2–3 doses (2nd dose after 2 months, 3rd dose after 6 months) |
| Benefits of the Vaccine | Prevents genital warts, cervical cancer, and other HPV-related cancers |
| HPV Types Covered | HPV 6, 11, 16, 18 |
| Vaccinated Individuals | Both males and females |
| Starting Age for Vaccination | 9 years and older |
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Vaccine Type | 9-valent Virus–Like Particle |
| Vaccination Schedule | Administered in 2–3 doses (2nd dose after 2 months, 3rd dose after 6 months) |
| Benefits of the Vaccine | Provides protection against a broader range of HPV types, helps prevent cancers and warts |
| HPV Types Covered | HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 |
| Vaccinated Individuals | Both males and females |
| Starting Age for Vaccination | 9 years and older |
