06/03/2026
HPV is a common virus and most people will get it at some point in their lives. The
HPV vaccine helps protect against several cancers, including cervical cancer and cancers of the mouth, throat and ge****ls.
In the UK, the vaccine is offered to boys and girls in Year 8 at school to help protect them later in life. If it was missed at school, it may still be available through your GP practice if you are 25 or under.
The vaccine protects against high-risk HPV types, but it does not protect against all of them. This is why cervical screening is still important when invited.
Learn more here:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/human-papilloma-virus-hpv/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQX4L9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB6Vm5JVVdMalFTWVdLWVhUc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuCtg6LkUTJBwtOr8aZ9f-z647Vl5uX7l-7tLpMH5GKTpW8HOUlEJle6A03K_aem_g7AHbUc6FNAe2G2rEW-1eQ