Who is eligible?
The vaccine is currently offered as part of the school age immunisation service to everyone from Year 8 at school,
If you missed the vaccine, you remain eligible if:
- You were born female and are under 25 years old
- You were born male on or after 1st September 2006 and are under 25 years old
Why the NHS offers HPV vaccination
The HPV virus is very common and usually has no symptoms. Most people will get some type of HPV in their life without knowing about it. Often it does not cause any problems and clears up by itself. But some strains can, over time, turn into cancer.
The HPV virus is linked to over 90% of cervical cancer cases, as well as other types of cancers in males and females, affecting the head and neck, and genitals.
One dose of HPV vaccine offers lasting protection against high-risk strains of the HPV infection to help protect you from these HPV cancers. Read more at www.nhs.uk/hpv-vaccine.
How to book
To book your HPV vaccination, please use your online services and book an appointment with our practice nurse.