HPV
This page provides information on the vaccine for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which offers protection from most cervical cancers.
The Scottish Government announced on 26 October 2007, that it has been agreed to introduce a new vaccine in Scotland against HPV.
Commencing in September 2008, this programme is intended to protect girls by routinely immunising them at around 12-13 years of age, with the aim of preventing them from developing cervical cancer later in life.
A catch-up campaign for older girls will be carried out over the two to three year period from September 2008. The timing and phasing of the campaign is under consideration. This measure will potentially protect 120,000 more teenage girls than had originally been anticipated.
More information is contained within Health Protection Scotland's Immunisation Newsletter.
To support the campaign, a Questions & Answers leaflet has been developed which provides further details on the virus and the immunisation programme.
HPV Professional Packs will be distributed mid May 2008. This dedicated page contains a list of materials that will be included in the packs as well as further links and information.