The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is recommended for most adults up to age 45 who were not vaccinated as adolescents.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, the adult HPV vaccination schedule is as follows:
- The second dose is given 1 to 2 months after the first dose.
- The third dose is given 6 months after the first dose.
While the vaccine is most effective when administered before exposure to HPV (typically during adolescence), it can still offer protection for adults against certain HPV strains that lead to genital warts and cancers.