It isn't that the vaccine is only good until then. That's just the official recommendation of who should get it. Every drug or vaccine is approved for a specific use, specific dosages, etc. Then sometimes things get used off-label, meaning for a purpose not specified, and new studies are done and maybe the drug or vaccine gets re-approved for another population or purpose. You aren't naive, it's medical/legal particulars that have to do with FDA approval.
So right now, the HPV vaccine is recommended in women up to 26. Whether providers are giving it off label to older women, I don't know. That's why I think if you two sit down with her ob/gyne and discuss your goals you can get advice on how to proceed with the least risk.
I hope that helps. I'm glad you are bringing these points up, because I think these questions are out there with a lot of people. So thank you.
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It isn't that the vaccine is only good until then. That's just the official recommendation of who should get it. Every drug or vaccine is approved for a specific use, specific dosages, etc. Then sometimes things get used off-label, meaning for a purpose not specified, and new studies are done and maybe the drug or vaccine gets re-approved for another population or purpose. You aren't naive, it's medical/legal particulars that have to do with FDA approval.
So right now, the HPV vaccine is recommended in women up to 26. Whether providers are giving it off label to older women, I don't know. That's why I think if you two sit down with her ob/gyne and discuss your goals you can get advice on how to proceed with the least risk.
I hope that helps. I'm glad you are bringing these points up, because I think these questions are out there with a lot of people. So thank you.
April 23, 2010 - 8:56amThis Comment
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