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Together we can fight cervical cancer

I'm not eligible

The new Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine isn’t for everyone. In Scotland it is only licensed for girls and women aged 9 to 26. In Scotland the immunisation programme is aimed at 12-13 year olds, with a three-year catch-up campaign for older girls.

Clinical trials and follow-up studies have shown the HPV vaccine has an excellent safety record but in rare cases girls may not be offered the vaccine for health reasons.

Find out more about the vaccine including side effects and allergies.

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Leaflets will be given to everyone offered the vaccine. These are available in alternative languages and formats.

Cervical cancer and HPV leaflets