Question

A 13-year-old boy in Year 7 presents for school vaccinations. He has not had HPV vaccine previously. According to current Australian recommendations, what should he receive?

Accepted Answer

Single dose of 9-valent HPV vaccine

Answer

No HPV vaccine as he is too young

Answer

Three-dose course of HPV vaccine over 6 months

Answer

HPV vaccine only if sexually active

Answer

HPV vaccine is contraindicated in males

Practice question

A 13-year-old boy in Year 7 presents for school vaccinations. He has not had HPV vaccine previously. According to current Australian recommendations, what should he receive?