What is HPV?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that is transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact (most frequently during sexual intercourse).

How common is it?
It is estimated that up to 8 in 10 people will be exposed to HPV at some point during their lifetime.

Why is HPV a problem?
For most people, HPV infection clears on its own. However, for those who don’t clear the virus, HPV infection causes genital warts, cervical cancer as well as vaginal/vulvar, penile, anal and oropharyngeal (throat) squamous cell carcinoma.
In Singapore, cervical cancer is the 5th most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age.

Why is HPV vaccination important?
HPV vaccination has been proven to protect against:
- Cervical, vaginal and vulvar cancers
- Genital warts
- Anal, penile and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Therefore, all unvaccinated males and females aged 9 to 45 are recommended to receive HPV vaccination.

What HPV vaccination is available at Keystone Family Clinic?
We offer the Gardasil 9 vaccine, which offers protection against 9 HPV types (6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58).

How many doses are needed for Gardasil 9 vaccination?
If given between ages 9 to 14, 2 doses are administered (6 months apart)
If given between ages 15 to 45, 3 doses are administed (at 0, 2 and 6 months)

How much does it cost?
We charge $765 nett for 3 doses of Gardasil 9 HPV vaccination. Call us today to book an appointment now. 

If I have had HPV before, can/should I still get vaccinated?
Yes. Gardasil 9 protects against 9 types of HPV. Even if you have been infected before, it is extremely unlikely that you have been exposed to more than 1 or 2 types of HPV. Therefore, Gardasil 9 will still afford you effective protection.

After vaccination, do I still need to go for regular HPV screening?
Yes. HPV vaccination significantly reduces your risk of developing cervical cancer, but regular screening is still important for early detection and treatment of HPV infection.
All women aged 25 and above who have ever had sex should have either:
Pap test every three years (25 to 29 years old) or
HPV DNA test every five years (30 years old and above)

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