A nurse is providing HPV vaccine education to the parent of an 11-year-old at a routine well-visit. Which resp…

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A nurse is providing HPV vaccine education to the parent of an 11-year-old at a routine well-visit. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

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Option 3: "The CDC recommends routine HPV vaccination at age 11 to 12 — a 2-dose series given at this age. Vaccinating before any HPV exposure produces the strongest immune response and the greatest protection against cervical, head and neck, and anal cancers."

Current CDC ACIP recommendation: routine HPV vaccination at age 11-12 (can start as early as 9). Two-dose schedule (0 and 6-12 months) for those starting before age 15; three-dose schedule for those starting at or after age 15. Vaccinating before HPV exposure produces the highest seroconversion. HPV causes cervical, vulvar, vaginal, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers — both sexes benefit. Statement 1 misstates the schedule, statement 2 is wrong (it is 2 doses for under-15 starters, 3 for older), and statement 4 is outdated and incorrect — HPV is recommended for ALL adolescents regardless of sex.

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Option 1: "You should wait to start the HPV series until your child is 15 or older — that is when the CDC officially recommends starting."

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Option 2: "At age 11 your child only needs one dose; the additional doses are only added if they are not given by age 15."

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Option 4: "HPV vaccine is only recommended for girls because cervical cancer is the only HPV-related cancer."

A nurse is providing HPV vaccine education to the parent of an 11-year-old at a routine well-visit. Which response by the nurse is most accurate?

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