HPV Vaccine

Protect your child from cancer with the HPV vaccine

HPV Vaccination

HPV is short for human papillomavirus. The American Cancer Society recommends boys and girls get the HPV vaccine between ages 9 and 13 to prevent 6 types of cancer.

For more information about the HPV vaccine, visit cancer.org.

To make an appointment for your child to receive the HPV vaccine, call:

Lakeland Regional Health – 863.284.5000

Florida Department of Health – 863.519.7910

Central Florida Health Care –  866.234.8534

Looking for a Pediatric provider?

Lakeland Regional Health’s board certified pediatricians and board-certified advanced practice registered nurses, along with our skilled and compassionate care team can provide the expert guidance and care you want for your children to help them stay as healthy as possible.

Lakeland Regional Health's Pediatric Locations

Recommended Vaccine Schedule

HPV dose 1

(human papillomavirus)

HPV dose 2

(6-12 months after dose 1)

Meningitis dose 1

(MenACWY)

Tdap

(tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)

HPV

(if 2 doses haven’t been given)

Meningitis dose 2

(MenACWY)

Meningitis B series

(MenB)

Yearly

Flu

(seasonal influenza)

COVID-19

Preteens and teens should stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccine to help protect them from COVID-19.

Patient Education

Just the Facts for Parents

The HPV vaccination works best when given between ages 9 and 12.