How old is the nine-valent vaccine?

How old is the 9-valent HPV vaccine suitable for? As we all know, the 9-valent vaccine sold in China is only suitable for women aged 16-26, but some of my friends are in foreign countries or Hong Kong, where men over 26 can get the vaccine, so how much is the age limit for the 9-valent HPV vaccine? Has it been relaxed to 45 years old? How old is the 9-valent vaccine?

The appropriate age for HPV vaccine (cervical cancer vaccine) varies from country to country, and even from different organizations in the same country. The appropriate age in Hong Kong is 9-45 years old, and the age approved by the State Food and Drug Administration is 16-26 years old. The recommended age for vaccination only represents the best age for the vaccine to be effective. Vaccination beyond the recommended age only means that the vaccine effect may not be as good as it could be, but it still has a certain immunity effect!

There is no such thing as "overage" for getting vaccinated. As far as the HPV vaccine is concerned, the 9-25 age group may not have had sex and thus have not been infected with HPV. Clinical studies have shown that vaccination is most effective in this age group. Now many countries have raised the age limit for vaccination to 45 years old.

Who should get the 9-valent HPV vaccine?

Who are the key targets for cervical cancer?

1. Middle-aged and elderly women. After the age of 30, regular HPV and cervical cytology screening is required to help with early detection and treatment.

2. Starting married life too early. The onset of cervical cancer is mainly related to HPV virus infection, and this process is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. If a couple starts having sex before the age of 18 or has multiple sexual partners, they are also at high risk of cervical cancer.

3. Women who have given birth several times or have had abortions have had repeated injuries and repairs to their cervix, and the chance of developing lesions after being infected with the HPV virus will be higher.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has already understood who is suitable for the 9-valent vaccine. The suitable age for China's 9-valent vaccine has not been relaxed yet. The key consideration is cost-effectiveness. If over-age women want to get the 9-valent HPV vaccine, they can go to Hong Kong for the vaccination, but they need to make reservations in advance to avoid the situation where there is no vaccine available in Hong Kong.