(Designated Location) HPV 9 in 1 Vaccine (Single dose) (VACHPV9MSD1)
*Administered by Registered Nurse and available at designated locations
*Please note that for all vaccine services, if you need to receive the vaccination on a specific day or time slot, please call 3970 8888 to inquire with customer service whether that time can be arranged, then proceed with payment and confirm the appointment with customer service.
*Please note that HPV vaccine is given as a 2 doses (Aged 9-14)/ 3 doses (Aged 15 or above) series.
*Recommend to individuals aged 9-14 (Suitable for both Male and Female)
Cervical Cancer Overview
- One of the common cancers among Hong Kong women.
- Most commonly caused by HPV types 16 and 18.
9-Valent HPV Vaccine Coverage
- Covers 9 virus types: HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58.
- Prevents cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancers.
- Prevents genital warts (condyloma acuminatum).
- For men: head & neck, oral, tongue, nasopharyngeal, and throat cancers.
HPV Transmission Routes
- Both men and women with sexual experience are at risk.
- Besides sexual contact, sharing towels, hot springs, public toilets, or hand-to-genital contact can transmit.
- Men have high infection rate (1 in 2); more related disease cases than women.
- Can be transmitted from infected pregnant women to newborns.
Vaccine Importance
- HPV is one of the few cancer-causing viruses preventable by vaccine.
- Prevents 80-90% of HPV-related cancers and diseases.
- Earlier vaccination provides earlier protection.
Virus that can be covered:
- 9 virus types, including HPV 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58
Manufacturer:
- MSD
Recommend to individuals aged 9 years old or above (Suitable for both Male and Female)
- HPV vaccine is given as a 2 doses (Aged 9-14)/ 3 doses (Aged 15 or above) series.
Not applicable to:
- People with previous anaphylaxis (serious allergy) to a previous dose of the vaccine or any of the vaccine ingredients
- Those who have an allergic reaction to eggs, egg whites or yeast
- Pregnant women
- People with fever, moderate or severe illness should be vaccinated after recovery
Tsim Sha Tsui-Impact Health Management Centre (Tsim Sha Tsui Healthy Square)
Shop 102B, 1/F, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
If you purchase HPV vaccine service, please pay attention to the following vaccination guidelines:
- Human Health will contact the customer within 2 working days after successful payment. Customers can also call hotline at 3970 8888 for booking. (Operation hours: Monday to Saturday: 9:00a.m.– 7:00p.m.)
Customer needs to follow the injection schedule. - Vaccination must be scheduled within 6 months after purchase; no refunds will be issued for overdue appointments.
- Customer is not recommended for the injection if he/she is allergic to eggs, egg whites or yeast
- If customer has a fever or are taking antibiotics on the day of injection, it is recommended to delay the injection.
- If customer is pregnant or breastfeeding, have a weakened immune system, and are receiving medications (such as chemotherapy, steroids, etc.), he/she should consult doctor first and accept injections under guidance.
- People who are taking drugs but not sure whether it is appropriate to accept the vaccine, it is recommended to consult the doctor or bring the relevant drugs to the health professionals for examination on the day of injection before deciding whether it is suitable for injection.
- The vaccine is only applicable to people aged 9 years old or above.
- The vaccine does not protect the infected HPV virus model.
- If after assessment by the doctor, you are not suitable for the vaccine injection, you will need to pay the doctor's consultation fee of HK$300 - $350. The difference will be refunded. The detailed charges will be based on the arrangements of the medical center.
- All products purchased in the E-SHOP cannot be returned or exchanged. For details, please refer to our Refund Policy