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

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  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 difference has the HPV vaccine made so far?

  Over 280 million people have received the vaccine worldwide. In time it is expected that the vaccine will save hundreds of lives every year in the UK. A recent Scottish study has already shown a 71% reduction in pre-cancerous cervical disease in ...

• 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 ...