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HPV vaccination catch-up — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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ModerateInfectious diseases and immunisationHPV vaccination catch-upRACP Paediatrics

A 15-year-old missed HPV vaccination in Year 7 and asks about catch-up before becoming sexually active. She has no immunocompromising condition. What would you advise the parents?

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Correct answer: E — Catch-up HPV vaccination is recommended and may be funded if eligibility criteria are met

HPV vaccination is recommended for adolescents and catch-up is available for eligible people under the Australian programme; healthy adolescents usually need fewer doses than immunocompromised people according to current guidance. It does not treat established disease and does not remove future screening requirements. The pearl is to use the Australian Immunisation Handbook and NIP criteria rather than overseas schedules.

Reference: Australian Immunisation Handbook; National Immunisation Program Schedule