If you’re over 16 and did not get the vaccine when it was offered to you at school you may be eligible now. Check if you can get it as part of the Laura Brennan HPV vaccine catch-up programme.
HPV infection can cause cancer of the:
- cervix
- vulva (the area surrounding the opening of the vagina)
- vagina
- anus
- oropharynx (the part of the throat at the back of the mouth)
- penis
HPV infection can also cause genital warts in both girls and boys. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that the HPV vaccine is extremely safe. If you have questions about the HPV vaccine, talk to a trusted health professional like your GP