Let’s talk facts about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The HPV vaccine protects against nine types of human papillomavirus, including seven high-risk types that cause most HPV-related cancers and two low-risk types that cause most genital warts. The HPV vaccine series is recommended for girls and boys at the age of 11 or 12, and can be started at age 9. It is important for everyone to get vaccinated, because anyone, regardless of their sex, can develop HPV-related cancers. Learn more abo

👧👦Children in year 9 are offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. Vicky Burns, Clinical Lead Nurse Hysteroscopy and Colposcopy at Northern Health and Social Care Trust talks about the steps you can take to protect yourself. #GetInformedGetVaccinatedGetScreened The #HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV related cancers from developing. Both boys and girls in year 9 are offered a single dose of the HPV vaccine which gives long lasting protection. Look out for consent for

At some point, most sexually active people will be infected with human papillomavirus. But what is HPV, and how can you protect yourself from it? Learn how this fascinating virus works: | TED