HPV vaccination

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

 

As part of the UK routine Childhood Immunisation Programme we are offering the HPV vaccine to your child. The HPV virus increases the risk of developing some cancers later in life such as cervical cancer, some mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anus and genital areas. 

 

The HPV vaccination protects against the HPV virus, thus preventing several types of cancer. As of September 2023, the HPV vaccination programme has changed from 2 doses to 1 dose, as evidence suggests that 1 dose has been shown to be just as effective as 2 doses at providing protection from HPV infection.

 

A leaflet explaining the vaccination is provided. Please discuss this with your child then visit www.barnsleysais.co.uk to fill in a consent form. Your school code is: BN139211

If you decide not to protect your child against HPV, please fill in the consent form explaining the reason for your decision. This will help us plan and improve the service.

The Immunisation Team will be visiting Outwood Academy Shafton on Monday 29th January.

For further information see: www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine/

If you have any queries, please contact Barnsley SAIS at barnsleysais@swyt.nhs.uk or 01226 438828.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Barnsley School Aged Immunisation Service

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HPV Leaflet 2024.pdf 511 KB

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Outwood Shafton HPV.pdf 252 KB