Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Key points Protect your child from certain cancers later in life with the HPV vaccine. CDC recommends 2 doses of the HPV vaccine at ages 11–12 years. HPV vaccination can be started at age 9 years. www.cdc.gov/hpv HPV Vaccination May 29, 2025 CDC Guidelines, Immunization, Parenting Tips & Tools, Sefety & Prevention Tags: Cancer preventionHPV VaccinationHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) Share