The HPV vaccination helps to prevent cancer by protecting against HPV, the virus that causes almost all cases of cervical cancer and some other cancers.
The vaccine has been shown to reduce cervical cancer rates by almost 90%
School Aged Immunisation
The HPV vaccination is first offered to all children between the ages of 11-13 (years 8 and 9) in the UK. It will also be offered to older children if not taken up earlier.
Please direct patients to our dedicated HPV Vaccine webpage on Cancer Matters Wessex for information about the HPV Vaccine and links to our School Aged Immunisation teams.
In addition to our HPV toolkit for primary care, NHS England South East have compiled a number of HPV related assets and resources for health professionals. Click here for resources to support improvements in vaccination uptake.
HPV Vaccination in Gypsy and Traveller Communities: Guidance for Professionals: A briefing drawing on community-led insights into the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination, which sets out practical actions for health professionals, schools, and local authority services to improve access, understanding, and trust.
There is also a leaflet co-produced with Gypsies and Travellers on what the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination is, how to access it and why it’s important.
Aged 16-25 Catch-Up
Females aged under 25 and males born after Sept 2006 can contact their GP practice or sexual health service to ask for the HPV vaccine, if they have not had it before.
Download our poster to share in your practice. If you would like to order our HPV information cards please email wessexcanceralliance@wca.uhs.nhs.uk
Gay & Bi-sexual Men
The HPV vaccine is available from specialist sexual health services and HIV clinics for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) who are up to and including 45 years of age.