Question

What ages of males and females can Gardasil 9 be given to?

a) Males and females aged 9-26
b) Males and females aged 9-45
c) Males aged 9-26, females aged 9-45
d) Males aged 9-45, females aged 9-26

Answer 1

Gardasil 9 is recommended for both males and females, with the CDC advocating for vaccination between the ages of 11 and 12. If not vaccinated then, males can receive the vaccine until age 21 and females until age 26 to prevent various HPV-related cancers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gardasil 9, the vaccine for preventing human papillomavirus (HPV), is recommended for use in both males and females. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that the HPV vaccine be given to all girls and boys between the ages of 11 and 12 years. However, for those who did not receive the vaccine at those ages, it can still be administered up to age 21 for males and up to age 26 for females. Both Gardasil and Cervarix® are vaccines available to prevent infection with the high-risk types of HPV which are linked to cervical cancer and other HPV-related cancers. Although initially targeted for females, it is now clear that both men and women should be vaccinated for the approach to be maximally effective.