Over the last month NHS Health Advisors came into Habbo NHS Advice Centre room to answer any questions that you may have about HPV, cervical cancer and the HPV vaccination.

HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It is sexually transmitted and if left untreated, can develop into cervical cancer.

Habbo have invited the health experts into the Habbo and dedicated a group for education about HPV, cervical cancer and the HPV vaccination.

Please check out the special Girls Against Cervical Cancer group below for more information.

You can also phone the HPV helpline on 0845 602 3303* for one-to-one chat.

*Available in England and Wales. Calls cost a maximum of 5 pence per minute
from a BT landline. Mobiles and other networks may vary. You may be charged
a minimum cost per call.

HPV Poll 3 answers:

1. How much protection does the HPV vaccine give you against cervical cancer?
a) 20%
b) 50%
c) 70%

Answer a) The HPV vaccine protects you against the two types of HPV that cause 70% of cases of cervical cancer.


2. At what age do women most commonly get cervical cancer?

a) In their twenties

b) In their thirties

c) In their fifties

Answer b) Most cases of cervical cancer occur in women in their thirties.


3. Where can you go to find out more information about the HPV vaccine?

a) HPV branded room in Habbo

b) Your doctor

c) Visit www.nhs.uk/hpv

d) All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above.

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