How much is the 9-valent HPV vaccine in China

In recent years, HPV vaccines have begun to be administered in various regions. Female friends also have many doubts and curiosity about this type of vaccine. How much does a shot of HPV vaccine cost? Will there be side effects after vaccination?

How much does the 9-valent HPV vaccine cost per shot?

When the nine-valent vaccine was first released, it was priced at RMB 3,800. It should be more affordable now. Reservations can be made at many clinics in Hong Kong. Cervical cancer and breast cancer are the two major killers of women. The sooner the better. It requires three injections at different time periods, and the duration is about half a year.

Side effects of hpv vaccine

1. Problems at the injection site, such as redness, bruising, itching, swelling, pain, or cellulitis.

2. Headache, dizziness, vomiting, and fatigue.

3. Common side effects of HPV vaccine: Among 100 women who received the HPV vaccine, many had the following symptoms: fever, nausea (feeling unwell), pain in the arms, hands, feet or legs.

4. Rare side effects of HPV vaccine: About one in ten thousand women will develop an itchy bright red rash (urticaria).

5. Very rare side effects of HPV vaccine: Less than one in ten thousand women will experience limited breathing (bronchial spasm) after receiving Gardasil vaccine.

How many shots of HPV vaccine are needed

Each person needs to get 3 shots of vaccine

Vaccines are a special type of medicine, and their management methods must comply with the drug approval process before they are launched. It does not mean that we can use them just because they can be used overseas. After all, the groups are different, and it is hard to say whether there will be some differences in application. For safety considerations, it is understandable not to vaccinate people over 26 years old. GlaxoSmithKline also stated that they are actively collecting data, expanding the vaccination population, and striving to allow more people to receive the HPV vaccine.