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Young women born after 1st September 1990 are currently able to obtain the vaccine without charge under the NHS HPV vaccination programme started in September 2008. However, there are no current plans to offer the vaccine to those aged 18 and over as part of this programme.
For women over 18 who are ineligible for free vaccination but wish to receive it privately, Taylor Mohrs offers the same cervical cancer vaccine as provided by the NHS.
Facts about cervical cancer:
In the UK, approximately 3 women die as a result of cervical cancer every day.
Cervical cancer is not hereditary. It is caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus or HPV.
The virus is transmitted through sexual intercourse and intimate skin to skin contact in the genital area.
The virus is very common - around three quarters of women will be infected with the virus at some point in their lives. Fortunately, the majority of HPV infections are cleared by the natural immune system.
Only certain types of HPV can cause cervical cancer - these are known as cancer causing types.
If you have a sexual relationship, you may be at risk of becoming infected with the virus - whatever your age.
Facts about cervical cancer vaccination:
Vaccination can help to protect many women against the two most common cancer causing types of HPV.
It is recommended that the vaccine is administered in three doses within a period of six months.
Vaccination is generally well tolerated. There might be side effects such as redness, swelling or mild pain at the site of the infection, which will usually go away quickly.
Cervical cancer vaccination has already been tested successfully in many thousands of women. However, should you feel unwell after any infection of the vaccine, contact your doctor immediately.
While vaccination protects against the most common cancer causing types of HPV, it does not give you protection against ALL the cancer-causing types or clear up an infection you may already have. So you will still need to have regular screening.
For further information:
If you have any further questions about any other aspect of HPV, cervical cancer or vaccination, please contact your GP or Dr Rick Taylor at Taylor Mohrs on 0117 906 4227 or info@taylormohrs.co.uk.
