AAP Recommendations for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination (HPV)
**HPV vaccine (Gardasil) is recommended for routine vaccination at 11 or 12 years of age (and through 45 years of age).
All kids who are 11 or 12 years old should get two shots of HPV vaccine six to twelve months apart. If your child is older than 14 years, three shots will need to be given over 6 months.