HPV Vaccine
AVAILABLE AT
One Wellness Medical clinics
AVAILABLE AT
One Wellness Medical clinics
What is HPV?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a widespread virus affecting both males and females, often without symptoms. It can lead to cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers in females, anal cancer, certain head and neck cancers, such as throat and back of mouth cancers, and genital warts in both males and females. HPV spreads through sexual contact, even from asymptomatic carriers.
About HPV Vaccines
Various HPV strains exist, with strains 16 and 18 responsible for around 70% of cervical cancers. The Gardasil 9 vaccine targets multiple strains and is recommended for both females & males from the ages of 9 to 45 years old to reduce cancer risk. The vaccines approved for use in Singapore are Cervarix and Gardasil 9, our doctors can assess your eligibility and suitability for vaccination.
Details of the vaccinations are shown in the table below:
Prevention of dysplastic, premalignant cervical, vulvar, vaginal and anal lesions caused by types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58
Prevention of genital warts caused by types 6 and 11
Two doses: 5 to 13 months apart
Females and males aged 15 to 45
Three doses: 0, 2 and 6 months
Two doses: 5 to 13 months apart
Females aged 15 to 25
Second dose: 1 to 2.5 months after the first dose
Third dose: 5 to 12 months after the first dose
Charges & applicable subsidies
GARDASIL 9
$270 per dose
(inclusive of GST)
CERVARIX
$150 per dose
(inclusive of GST)
CERVARIX
CHAS Orange or Blue
$23 co-payment per dose
(Singaporean Females aged 18-26)
CERVARIX
CHAS Green
$45 co-payment per dose
(Singaporean Females aged 18-26)
HPV Screening options: PAP Smear (ThinPrep) vs HPV Test
It is a fast and simple procedure where an instrument is inserted into your vagina to locate the cervix. A soft brush is then used to collect some cells from your cervix. These cells will be sent to a laboratory to be examined under a microscope.
The sample cells are collected via the same procedure as the PAP smear. However, your cells will be tested for the presence of HPV.
Cervical cancer screening is available at $5 or less for eligible patients, read more about Screen for Life (SFL) national screening programme here. Please note that consultation and administering of vaccinations are strictly by appointment only.
Information source: HPB, Last updated in Dec 2023
