The NHS will be offering free HPV vaccinations on campus for eligible students who did not have the vaccine at school.
What is the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine helps protect against human papillomavirus (HPV). Most people would have had the vaccine at school in year 8, but some students may have missed the school vaccination programme due to covid.
What the HPV vaccine is for?
The HPV vaccine reduces your chances of getting human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that's spread through skin contact (usually when having sex).
Most types of HPV are harmless. But some types are linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer, including:
HPV can also cause genital warts.
Who should have the HPV vaccine?
Females under 25 and males born after 1 September 2006 who missed having the vaccine at school.
Who cannot have the HPV vaccine?
Most people who are eligible for the HPV vaccine can have it. You only cannot have the vaccine if you've had a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to a previous dose of the vaccine, or an ingredient in the vaccine.
There's no evidence the vaccine is harmful if you're pregnant, but sometimes you may be advised to wait until you're no longer pregnant before having the vaccine. You can have the HPV vaccine while breastfeeding.
How the HPV vaccine is given?
The HPV vaccine is given as an injection into your arm. You will be asked to wait for 15 minutes after the vaccine to make sure you do not have an adverse reaction. Don’t worry, we will make sure you have a cup of tea whilst you wait.
More information about the HPV vaccine
https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/hpv-vaccine/