What kind of vaccine preparation is used for HPV?
9-valent HPV vaccine (Gardasil-9 [23 pages] ) is a non-infectious recombinant vaccine prepared from the purified virus-like particles (VLPs) of the major capsid (L1) protein of HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.
Can HPV and meningococcal vaccines be given together?
As part of national immunization programs, meningococcal vaccines may be administered around the same time as other vaccines, including yearly influenza; human papilloma virus (HPV); tetanus, diphtheria, and/or acellular pertussis (Tdap); hepatitis; and varicella vaccines.
What does vis mean on immunization record?
Vaccine Information Statement
A VIS or Vaccine Information Statement is a document, produced by CDC, that informs vaccine recipients – or their parents or legal representatives – about the benefits and risks of a vaccine they are receiving.
What is the vaccine schedule for HPV?
Dosage and Schedule HPV vaccination is administered as: A two-dose series (0, 6-12 months) for most persons who initiate vaccination at ages 9 through 14 years. A three-dose series (0, 1-2, 6 months) for persons who initiate vaccination at ages 15 through 45 years, and for immunocompromised persons.
Can HPV and menactra be given in the same arm?
Simultaneous administration of Gardasil 9-valent HPV vaccine with Menactra and Adacel vaccines was safe and well-tolerated in boys and girls, according to a recent study.
What does MCV4 protect against?
Meningococcal conjugate vaccines (MCV4)—Licensed for people 55 years and younger. May protect against serogroups A, C, W, and Y or C and Y. Serogroup B meningococcal vaccines (MenB)—Licensed for people 10 years or older who are at increased risk for serogroup B meningococcal infections. May protect against serogroup B.
How many doses of MCV4 are needed?
Administer 3 doses to people 10 years of age or older who are at increased risk for meningococcal disease. This includes during outbreaks of serogroup B meningococcal disease. Administer the second dose 1 to 2 months after the first dose. Administer the third dose 6 months after the first dose.
What is a VIS report?
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients. Federal law requires that healthcare staff provide a VIS to a patient, parent, or legal representative before each dose of certain vaccines.
How many shots do you need for HPV?
Two doses of the HPV shot are needed, 6-12 months apart. If the shots are given less than 5 months apart, a 3rd dose is needed.
What does the MCV4 vaccine cover?
MCV4 or meningococcal conjugate vaccine, is a two-dose booster shot. It helps protect against four types of the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease (serogroups A, C, W and Y). While most people who get the vaccine do not have any serious side effects it is always a possibility.
What is the difference between MCV4 and MenB?
These are both used to prevent bacterial meningitis. MCV4 provides more long-term protection (especially when booster shots are taken when needed). MenB provides short-term protection against a particular strain of the infection.
How long is MCV4 vaccine good for?
After the initial MCV4 vaccine, your teen will get a booster shot after five years.