- If you have recently received the COVID-19 vaccine (e.g. in the last 14 days), you can still receive the HPV vaccine. An interval of at least 14 days before or after the COVID-19 vaccine is encouraged, but is not strictly necessary. Please consult your doctor for the latest guidelines.
Hi, I just realised that the clinic I went for the HPV2 vaccine is no longer a TF-SCS Partner. I’ve 2 more does to complete. Do I continue to go to the same clinic for the subsequent appointment by calling them or choose another clinic by booking on the Health Appointment System that is TF-SCS Partner?
You can book your appointments for dose 2 and 3 at another TF-SCS clinic to benefit from the applicable subsidies. Do inform the doctor at the second clinic during your appointment so that they can refer to your vaccination record. Do remember to bring your NRIC and CHAS card for the appointment as well.
HPV2 Vs A-HPV
For females who are 15 years old and above at the time of the first dose, a total of 3 doses are recommended. Your doses may be reflected as A-HPV in your vaccination record.
There is no need to take another dose if you have completed the course of vaccination.
i took the hpv vaccine before and still receive message to take it. so do i take it twice?
For females who are 15 years old and above at the time of the first dose, a total of 3 doses are recommended. The second dose may be given between 1 and 2.5 months after the first dose, followed by the third dose between 5 and 12 months after the first dose.
For females who are 9 – 14 at the time of the first dose, a total of 2 doses are recommended. The second dose may be given 5 – 13 months after the first dose.
Your doses may be reflected as A-HPV in your vaccination record.
Singaporeans who are born in 1996 or later are able to access their vaccination records via HealthHub with their Singpass.
Those who are born earlier (i.e. before 1996) are also able to access their vaccination records via HealthHub. However, records are only available for vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), which were given on or after 1 Nov 2017, and notified accordingly.
To view your immunisation records in HealthHub, login and click on Services > Health Records > Immunisation Records > Nationally Recommended.
There is no need to take another dose if you have completed the course of vaccination. If you have not completed the course or have surpassed the recommended gap, please book an appointment via book.health.gov.sg to receive medical advice from a GP.
If i Book my first HPV dose, through the booking system at a certain clinic, for the subsequent doses, do I have to continue going to that specific clinic? or can i change a clinic?
You can visit a different clinic for your follow up HPV vaccination doses. However, please highlight to the new GP regarding your previous vaccination so that they can refer to your vaccination record.
I’ve previously received the Gardisil 9 injection around 4 years ago. Do i still need to receive the HPV2 vaccine?
If you have already completed the HPV vaccination course, there is no need to go for the HPV2 (Cervarix) dose.For females who are 15 years old and above at the time of the first dose, a total of 3 doses are recommended. The second dose may be given between 1 and 2.5 months after the first dose, followed by the third dose between 5 and 12 months after the first dose.For females who are 9 – 14 at the time of the first dose, a total of 2 doses are recommended. The second dose may be given 5 – 13 months after the first dose.
Can I take the HPV vaccine if I am aged 27 or older?
If you are above 27 years old and wish to receive the HPV vaccination, you are advised to speak to your doctor to find out if it may benefit you. There are HPV vaccines licensed for use up to the age of 45 years old. Please note you are not eligible for subsidies and MediSave may not be used to cover the out-of-pocket costs of HPV vaccinations.What precautions should I follow before receiving the HPV vaccine?
Consult your doctor to find out if a vaccination is suitable for you if: - You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant - You are not feeling well and having a fever - You are allergic to this vaccine or any of the other ingredients of the HPV vaccine - You are taking any other medicationsCan I take the hpv vaccine at a different clinic for my second and third doses and receive the subsidies?
For Singapore citizen females aged 18 – 26 years, the subsidised price fee cap of HPV2 vaccination at CHAS clinics is applicable as long as the first dose is taken between your 18th birthday and before your 27th birthday. This means that the second and third HPV2 dose (Cervarix) will be subsidised as long as they are taken at a CHAS GP clinic. Do notify the doctor at the newer clinic so that they can refer to your vaccination record.
If I have taken the HPV vaccine 8 years ago, do I still need to take Gardisil 9?
Gardasil 9 is one of the two HPV vaccines available in Singapore. There is no need to take another dose of the HPV vaccine if you have already completed the vaccination course.
I received sms told me CHAS only can apply Cervarix but not Gardisil 4/9 May I know if I’m going polyclinic does it means I can choose the others?
The two vaccines currently offered in Singapore are HPV2 (Cervarix) and Gardasil 9. However, subsidies are only applicable to the HPV2 (Cervarix) vaccine - this applies to both CHAS GP and Polyclinics.
If you wish to take the Gardasil 9 vaccine at a CHAS GP or Polyclinic, please enquire on the expected cost before proceeding. Gardasil 4 has been discontinued, however some clinics that still have Gardasil 4 may continue to offer them at an unsubsidised rate.
I had jab for HPV and I received mgs told me to jab for HPV2. Should I go?
Singaporeans who are born in 1996 or later are able to access their vaccination records via HealthHub with their Singpass.
Those who are born earlier (i.e. before 1996) are also able to access their vaccination records via HealthHub. However, records are only available for vaccinations under the National Adult Immunisation Schedule (NAIS), which were given on or after 1 Nov 2017, and notified accordingly.
To view your immunisation records in HealthHub, login and click on Services > Health Records > Immunisation Records > Nationally Recommended.
For females who are 15 years old and above at the time of the first dose, a total of 3 doses are recommended. The second dose may be given between 1 and 2.5 months after the first dose, followed by the third dose between 5 and 12 months after the first dose.
For females who are 9 – 14 at the time of the first dose, a total of 2 doses are recommended. The second dose may be given 5 – 13 months after the first dose.
Your doses may be reflected as A-HPV in your vaccination record.
If you have already completed the vaccination course, there is no need to go for another dose again.
is HPV and HPV2 the same?
HPV refers to the human papillomavirus that may cause specific types of infections that may lead to cervical cancer, whereas HPV2 (Cervarix) is one of the two vaccine types available in Singapore. HPV2 (Cervarix) provides protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which account for 70% of all cervical cancers, and have been shown to be both clinically- and cost-effective in the local setting. It is registered for use for females.HPV9 vaccination (Gardasil 9) provides protection against an additional 20% of cancer-causing HPV types. It is registered for use for both females and males.However, subsidies are only available for HPV2 (Cervarix).
What are some common side-effects of the HPV vaccine?
Pain, swelling, itching redness at the site of injection and fever are some common side effects - consult your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.I have completed my HPV vaccination when I am 16 years old. Do I require to take again when I am 25 years old now?
Since you have already completed the HPV vaccination course, there is no need to take another dose or repeat the course again.