One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations

Preteens may soon have something to celebrate: Medical experts are discussing the possibility that one dose of a life-saving cancer vaccine, instead of two, may be enough to protect them.

One shot or two? What to know about HPV vaccination recommendations

TL;DR

  • Medical experts are evaluating the HPV vaccination schedule for preteens.
  • The possibility of using a single dose instead of two is being discussed.
  • A single-dose approach could offer sufficient protection against cancer.