09/12/2025
Information from the Cancer Council website...
'Victoria is on track to be one of the first places in the world to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health issue, as early as 2035. Sustained HPV vaccination coverage is critical in achieving this goal.'
This is amazing, but relies on a high vaccination rate to be achieved. During COVID-19, vaccination rates dropped due to various reasons, and many children missed out.
We offer the HPV vaccine (one dose of Gardasil 9) to eligible people at our 3 clinics. If you/your child missed out, or if you are unsure, speak to our nursing staff and we will assist you in finding out.
To read more, head to https://www.cancer.org.au/what-is-hpv