The Human Papilloma Virus is a common sexually transmitted virus responsible for causing genital warts, as well as causing cancers such as penile cancer and cervical cancer.
The vaccine is given as an intramuscular injection into the muscles of the upper arm.
A course requires 2 to 3 doses to be given depending on age. Children under 15 require 2 doses 5-13 months apart. Adults and Children over 15 require three doses with the first 2 doses given a month apart, followed by a third at least three months apart (within 1 year). Boosters are usually not needed as protection should last over 10 years.
Following vaccination, you may experience a sore, achy or heavy arm due to the injection. There can also be some pain, soreness, redness or bruising at the injection site. Other side-effects include flu like symptoms, drowsiness, temperature, aches and pains, headaches, dizziness and nausea.
There is a very small chance that some people can be allergic to the vaccine and cause anaphylaxis. This is extremely rare and the risk of this is no different to an allergy to any other medication. Our vaccinators always check to make sure you are not at risk of any allergies prior to the vaccine and are prepared to manage allergies if needed.
There is a very small chance that some people can be allergic to the vaccine and cause anaphylaxis. This is extremely rare and the risk of this is no different to an allergy to any other medication. Our vaccinators always check to make sure you are not at risk of any allergies prior to the vaccine and are prepared to manage allergies if needed.
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