Per current IAP recommendations, HPV vaccination in an immunocompetent girl aged 10 years consists of:
- A Three doses, at 0, 1 and 6 months
- B Two doses, at 0 and 6 months ✓
- C Single dose at any visit
- D Two doses, at 0 and 1 month
Correct answer: B. Two doses, at 0 and 6 months
Explanation
For ages 9 to 14 years, the recommended HPV schedule is two doses separated by 5 to 6 months (commonly cited as 0 and 6 months), because immune response in this young group permits a two-dose interval. Three doses at 0, 1 and 6 months are advised for initiation at 15 years or older or in immunocompromised hosts. B single dose is not part of the IAP schedule, though WHO has explored it for programmatic reasons.
Reference: IAP Guidebook on Immunization, 2022 ed.
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