HPV Catch-Up Vaccination Campaign – Now Until March 2026

St Mary’s and Priors Field Surgeries are running an HPV catch-up vaccination campaign starting now and continuing through to March 2026.

HPV is a common virus that’s spread through skin contact (usually when having sex).   The HPV (Human Papilloavirus) vaccine protects against several types of HPV which have been linked to an increased risk of cervical, genital and oral cancers.  It can also  genital warts.   The HPV vaccine works very well in reducing your risk of getting HPV.

The HPV vaccine is given as an injection in your arm and  is routinely offered in schools to children aged 12 to 13 (Year 8).  However, if you are currently aged 16 – 24 and have missed having the vaccine in school we would like to invite you to have your catch up vaccine at the surgery. 

We will be phoning and sending text invitations with a booking link for an appointment to our known eligible patients in the coming weeks and months.    If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get protected.   Since the vaccine has been used, there has been a big drop in the number of young people getting conditions linked to HPV, such as cervical cancer and genital warts.  Research suggests that over time the HPV vaccine will help save thousands of lives in the UK.