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HPV

HPV vaccine helps protect against some types of cancers

With the beginning of a new school year approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. The HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in young people. While most types of HPV are harmless, some high-risk types can lead to the development of cancers, including cervical cancer, cancers of the head and neck (mouth and throat) and cancers of the anus and genital areas. Both boys and girls in year 9 are offered a single dose of the

This leaflet provides information about cervical screening and the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme.

This leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men (GBMSM) who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age.

This factsheet provides information for health professionals on the Humanpapillomavirus(HPV) immunisation programme for young people aged 12-13 years.

This booklet explains about the routine immunisations that are offered to all young people before they leave school.

This leaflet provides more detailed information in a question and answer format about the HPV vaccine offered to all young people in Year 9 and Year 10.

This leaflet is distributed to all young people in Year 9 and Year 10 and explains about the HPV vaccine, which can help protect against cervical cancer and other diseases.