Question

For which patient would you administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination?

1. Susie, age 7.
2. Janice, age 17, who had a baby 6 months ago and is breastfeeding.
3. Alice, age 18, who is allergic to yeast.
4. Jill, age 25, who is pregnant.

Answer 1

Among the given choices, Janice, age 17 and currently breastfeeding, is the right candidate for the HPV vaccination based on the recommended age guidelines and the absence of contraindications.

Step-by-step explanation:

The HPV vaccination is recommended for all boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 12, though it can still be administered to young people who did not receive it up to age 21 for males and age 26 for females. The vaccine is most effective when given before exposure to HPV and is designed to prevent HPV-related cancers. With this in mind, the appropriate patient for HPV vaccination among the provided options would be Janice, age 17, who had a baby 6 months ago and is breastfeeding. Susie, age 7, is too young based on current recommendations.

Alice, age 18, has an allergy to yeast, and as yeast is used in the production of some vaccines, it would be important to first ensure that the HPV vaccine administered does not contain yeast or to find an alternative vaccine that she is not allergic to. Jill, age 25, is pregnant, which is typically a contraindication for this vaccine until after pregnancy.