HPV vaccine appeal to parents

Cervical cancer vaccination programme begins next week

An appeal has gone out to parents and guardians of girls aged 12-13 as the latest Isle of Man HPV vaccination programme gets underway next week on September 21st.

HPV is responsible for 99% of cervical cancer cases and the vaccine reduces by 70% the risk of girls who are vaccinated developing cervical cancer in later life.
 
The vaccination programme which is now in its third year on the Island, has a high uptake, at 83% but Director of Public Health Dr Kishore told 3FM, it's important as many girls as possible receive the HPV vaccine:

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Letters and information were sent out in August and the Department of Health would like to remind parents and guardians to complete and return the consent form as soon as possible.