11/03/2026
The HPV vaccine helps protect against several cancers, including cervical cancer, as well as cancers of the mouth, throat and ge****ls.
It’s offered to boys and girls in school to help protect them later in life.
The vaccine does not protect against all HPV types, so attending cervical screening when invited is still important.
Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/