What we treat Preventive & vaccination
Prevention
HPV vaccination
Also called Human papillomavirus vaccine, HPV vaccine
Vaccination against the human papillomavirus, which causes genital warts and cervical cancer.
Start here
What it is
Vaccination against the human papillomavirus, which causes genital warts and cervical cancer.
Notice
What you may notice
Vaccination is preventive; it does not diagnose a wart.
Context
Who it can affect
People asking about current HPV vaccine recommendations.
A conversation with the doctor
What may help
A doctor may review age, health and current guidance; schedules vary.
Your doctor may explain current HPV vaccination guidance after a consultation. Eligibility and schedule vary.
Before you come
What you can do
- Bring vaccine records.
- Ask whether the clinic administers it.
- Do not self-schedule from an old leaflet.
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