Human papillomavirus vaccines are vaccines that prevent infection by certain types of human papillomavirus. Available HPV vaccines protect against either two, four, or nine types of HPV. All HPV vaccines protect against at least HPV types 16 and 18, which cause the greatest risk of cervical cancer.
How Much Does HPV Vaccine Cost In South Africa
Typically the four-strain HPV vaccine called Gardasil costs around R800 per shot and you’ll need three shots.
Is HPV vaccine free in South Africa?
South Africa initiated a national public school-based initiative to provide free HPV vaccination to all Grade 4 girls aged 9 years and over.
Is HPV vaccine available in South Africa?
In South Africa, there are two types of HPV vaccination available.
Cervarix covers the two most dangerous HPV strains – those that cause cervical cancer – strains 16 and 18. Gardasil covers strains 16 and 18, plus an additional two that are responsible for genital warts.
Can I get HPV vaccine at clicks?
The HPV vaccine is available at Clicks Clinics. To make an appointment at a Clicks Clinic, call 0860 254 257 or visit Clicks Clinics online.
Do I need a prescription for HPV vaccine?
“We found 22 states that allowed pharmacists to give HPV vaccines to patients between the ages of 11 and 12 like the CDC recommends, but nine of those states require a patient-specific prescription,” Schmit said.
Can I get HPV vaccine at 35?
Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years.
Some adults ages 27 through 45 years might decide to get the HPV vaccine based on discussion with their clinician if they did not get adequately vaccinated when they were younger.
Can you get HPV vaccine at any age?
HPV vaccine is recommended for routine vaccination at age 11 or 12 years. (Vaccination can be started at age 9.) ACIP also recommends vaccination for everyone through age 26 years if not adequately vaccinated when younger.
What are the symptoms of HPV in females?
Depending on the type of HPV a female has, they will present with different symptoms.
If they have low-risk HPV, warts may develop on the cervix, causing irritation and pain.
Cervix: HPV and cancer symptoms
pain during sex.
pain in the pelvic region.
unusual discharge from the vagina.
unusual bleeding, such as after sex.