What difference has the HPV vaccine made so far?

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• The NHS website states that my child requires two doses of HPV vaccine. Why is my child only receiving one?

  The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has been considering the mounting evidence about protection from a single dose of HPV vaccine since 2018 and has been considering the issue of a potential change in the vaccine schedule to ...

• What if I have not had my first HPV vaccine by the age of 15?

  Please contact your Local Immunisation team for further information. You can have the vaccine at school if you are in the eligible cohort.

• I missed my vaccination, can I still have it?

  Yes. If you missed your HPV vaccination at school, you can have it up to your 25th birthday. Contact your immunisation team or GP practice to discuss.

• Can the vaccine cause flu?

  No, the vaccine cannot cause flu because the viruses in it have been weakened to prevent this from happening.

• How safe is the 3-in-1 booster vaccine?

  The 3-in-1 teenage booster is a very safe vaccine. As with all vaccines, some people may have minor side effects, such as swelling, redness or tenderness where the injection is given. Sometimes a small painless lump develops, but it usually ...