HPV Vaccine – Year 8 Students

The local NHS is offering all young people in Year 8 and above a free, safe and effective vaccine that helps to protect them against some types of cancers.

The HPV vaccine protects against human papillomavirus (HPV), a group of viruses that live on the skin that can cause cervical, vulval, vaginal, penile, anal and some mouth and throat cancers. The vaccine also helps to protect against developing genital warts.

HPV infection is very common. More than 70% of unvaccinated people will get it. Just one dose of the vaccine can help to reduce a young person’s risk of developing HPV-related cancers. Having the vaccination at around 12-13 years old also means the protection can grow with them and be the most effective.

Check with your child’s school to find out when the HPV vaccine is available for them.

For more information, visit: https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/…/hpv-vaccine-which…/