APRIL 2014 – The World Health Organization Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization recommends a 2-dose HPV vaccination schedule for girls that initiate vaccination prior to 15 years of age. The recommended minimal interval between the 2 doses is 6 months, but it may be extended to 12 months.
A 3-dose schedule (i.e. at 0, 1-2, and 6 months) continues to be recommended if immunization is initiated after the girl’s 15th birthday or if the individual is immunocompromised, including those known to be HIV-infected.
SAGE stresses the importance of providing HPV immunizations to girls as early as necessary, prior to sexual debut.
Read the full report on the SAGE April 2014 meeting here:
http://www.who.int/immunization/sage/meetings/2014/april/report_summary_april_2014/en/#