Cervarix posology
The vaccination schedule depends on the age of the subject.1
Age at the time of the first Injection |
Immunisation and schedule |
Flexibility for immunisation if required |
From 9 years up to and including 14 years | 2 doses each of 0.5ml |
Second dose between 5 and |
From 15 years and above |
3 doses each of 0.5ml at 0, 1, 6 months |
Second dose between 1 and |
If at any age the second vaccine dose is administered before the fifth month after the first dose, the third dose should always be administered.1
The need for a booster dose has not been established.1
It is recommended that subjects who receive a first dose of Cervarix complete the vaccination course with Cervarix. 1
Paediatric population
Cervarix is not recommended for use in girls or boys below 9 years of age due to lack of data on safety and immunogenicity in this age group.
Method of administration
Cervarix is for intramuscular injection in the deltoid region. 1
Cervarix is a registered trademark of GlaxoSmithKline group of companies.