HPV programme change
Dear Parent/ Carer
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme from 1st September 2023
We are pleased to announce that from 1st September 2023 the HPV vaccine programme will
change from two doses to a one dose HPV vaccine schedule.
HPV vaccination programme moves to single dose
This is because the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has advised that a one dose HPV vaccine schedule has shown to be just as effective as two doses at providing protection from HPV infection.
From 1 September 2023, all young people who have already received one dose of the vaccine will be considered fully vaccinated.
If your child has still not received one dose of the HPV vaccine they will remain eligible to receive this and community catch-up clinics will run later in the school year.
The HPV vaccine helps protect you against the human papillomavirus (HPV), this virus increases the risk of developing some cancers later in life, such as
- Cervical cancer
- Some mouth and throat cancers
- Some cancers of the anus and genital areas
The HPV vaccine does not protect against other sexually transmitted infections
The leaflet The universal HPV immunisation programme (publishing.service.gov.uk) includes more information about the vaccine.
If you have any questions, please contact the Immunisation Team at [email protected]
or 0300 1245515
Yours Sincerely
Karen Evans
Head of Specialist Services for Children and Sirona Integrated Immunisation Services
