Links

HPV immunisation is a complex issue. These websites offer further information and advice.

HPV Information Centre (external link)

The World Health Organization (WHO) wants to help countries develop HPV immunisation programmes. This section of the WHO website has reports and statistics showing the effect of the virus and what is being done to prevent it.

Cervical Cancer Initiative (external link)

This is a group of cancer experts who want to raise awareness about the link between HPV and cervical cancer. The website is mainly for health professionals.

NHS 24 (external link)

This site offers information about immunisation, cervical cancer and HPV.

Electronic Medicines Compendium, eMC (external link)

The electronic medicines compendium (eMC) is the definitive up-to-date guide for UK medicines information. The eMC provides Summaries of Product Characteristics (SPCs) and Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) for medicines available in the UK. SPCs and PILs are provided by the pharmaceutical company and approved by the UK regulatory authorities. It is updated daily and is free to use.

NHS Health Scotland website HPV page (external link)

NHS Health Scotland is the national agency for improving the health of Scotland's population. This page gives an overview of the HPV vaccine along with details of the Professional Pack designed to provide information about the new HPV immunisation programme.

Learning and Teaching Scotland (external link)

Learning and Teaching Scotland provides advice, support, resources and staff development to the education community, creating a culture of innovation, ambition and excellence throughout Scottish education.