HPV Vaccine (Gardasil 9) in Seoul, Korea

Vaccine options

• Gardasil 9 – types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58; protects against about 90% of cervical cancers and genital warts
• Gardasil 4 – types 6, 11, 16 and 18; cancer and warts
• Cervarix – types 16 and 18; cancer protection only

Who should get it?

The vaccine works best before any HPV exposure, but adults benefit too. Licensed age ranges differ by country; in practice, many adults choose to vaccinate regardless of age or past infection after discussing it with their doctor. Cervical cancer has peaks in younger sexually active women and again in middle age, so vaccination has long-term value.

Already have HPV?

Vaccinate anyway. The vaccine does not treat current infection, but once your body clears it, protection against re-infection and other types is in place.

Men

HPV also causes oral, anal and penile cancers, so men are increasingly vaccinated too.

Schedule

Adults usually receive three doses over six months. See our HPV vaccine schedule guide if you may leave Korea mid-series. Keep up regular cervical screening, since no vaccine covers every type.