The CDC recommends that children get the HPV vaccine in middle school, or as early as age 9, to reduce the risk of HPV-related infections and cancers.
Ideally, HPV vaccination should be completed by age 26. But if you missed a dose or need the vaccine, contact your doctor to assess your risk schedule a catch-up vaccine.
Most pediatricians' offices and family medicine clinics will offer the HPV vaccine. This vaccine will be covered by your insurance (or your parent's insurance)! If you are in New York City, Health and Hospitals has many convenient locations to receive an HPV vaccine. In New York State, teens do not need parental consent to receive the HPV vaccine.