Side effects
The most common side effects are swelling, redness and pain at the site of injection (in the arm), general muscular pain and headaches. Other mild side effects are slightly raised temperature, sickness, diarrhoea, itching, rash, and joint pain were reported in less than one in ten but more than one in 100 people.
For more on the side effects, please click here.
The most common side effects are swelling, redness and pain at the site of injection (in the arm), general muscular pain and headaches. Other mild side effects are slightly raised temperature, sickness, diarrhoea, itching, rash, and joint pain were reported in less than one in ten but more than one in 100 people.
For more on the side effects, please click here.
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Having the HPV vaccine
It is best if you have the vaccination before you start being sexually active.
Having the vaccine will not protect you against other sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and will not stop you getting pregnant.
For more on having the HPV vaccine, please click here.
It is best if you have the vaccination before you start being sexually active.
Having the vaccine will not protect you against other sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and will not stop you getting pregnant.
For more on having the HPV vaccine, please click here.
More information
You can find more information HERE, where you and your parents can also download more information including a question and answer sheet that gives more detailed information on giving consent and other topics covered on this page.
You can also phone the HPV helpline on 0845 602 3303.
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.
You can find more information HERE, where you and your parents can also download more information including a question and answer sheet that gives more detailed information on giving consent and other topics covered on this page.
You can also phone the HPV helpline on 0845 602 3303.
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.
Essential Guide to the HPV
vaccination for girls aged
12 to 13
There is a vaccination (injection) to
help protect you against cervical
cancer when you get older.
Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix
(the entrance to the womb). It is
caused by a virus called the human
papillomavirus or HPV. Cervical
cancer can be serious and around
1,000 women die from it in the UK
each year.
vaccination for girls aged
12 to 13
There is a vaccination (injection) to
help protect you against cervical
cancer when you get older.
Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix
(the entrance to the womb). It is
caused by a virus called the human
papillomavirus or HPV. Cervical
cancer can be serious and around
1,000 women die from it in the UK
each year.
Consent
You may be given a consent form that your parents should sign giving permission for you to have the vaccination. It is important that you return the signed form before your vaccination is due.
If your parents are not sure you should have the vaccination, you can still return the form and speak to your nurse, doctor or other healthcare professional.
You may be given a consent form that your parents should sign giving permission for you to have the vaccination. It is important that you return the signed form before your vaccination is due.
If your parents are not sure you should have the vaccination, you can still return the form and speak to your nurse, doctor or other healthcare professional.
HPV and how it spreads
There are over 100 strains of HPV but only 13 of them are known to cause cancer. The others cause conditions like genital warts (small fleshy lumps around the genital area) or are harmless.
For more on HPV and how it spreads, please click here.
There are over 100 strains of HPV but only 13 of them are known to cause cancer. The others cause conditions like genital warts (small fleshy lumps around the genital area) or are harmless.
For more on HPV and how it spreads, please click here.
The brand new Infobus is here!
Live chats with Advisors:
Every Thursday from 4.30pm to
5.30pm NHS health advisors
are coming in to the Infobus to
answer any HPV related
questions or queries that you may
have.
Dates & Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
15th October
22nd October
29th October
5th November
12th November
19th November
26th November
3rd December
Live chats with Advisors:
Every Thursday from 4.30pm to
5.30pm NHS health advisors
are coming in to the Infobus to
answer any HPV related
questions or queries that you may
have.
Dates & Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
15th October
22nd October
29th October
5th November
12th November
19th November
26th November
3rd December
