Transcript Here is a short presentation on the facts of HPV

The true facts about HPV
Why I should have my
vaccination
What is HPV?
• Human Papilloma Virus
• It’s a virus and there are many different types
• Some types can cause genital warts and others cause
cervical cancer
• Almost all causes of genital warts and cervical cancer are
due to HPV
• HPV infection often has no symptoms – you don’t know
you have it!
Is HPV common?
• It is very common, 4 out of 5 people will have been
infected at some time in their lives.
• Both men and women can be infected/infectious
• You can be exposed to HPV the first time you’re sexually
active, and/or from only 1 sexual partner.
• This is why it is given to girls in year 8 to offer maximum
protection
How do you get HPV?
• The virus is transferred from person to person
• The types that cause genital cancers and warts are
passed on by genital skin to genital skin contact
• Condoms offer some protection, but they don’t cover all
the genital area
• Usually HPV leaves the body and you don’t know you’ve
had it.
• But not in all cases, which is why protection is offered
with vaccination.
Why get vaccinated? Common
myths
• I’m only 13 years old – I can leave it until I’m older
– The vaccine you are given will protect
you BEFORE you start having relationships
• Cervical cancer only happens to older women
– Cervical cancer is the 3rd most
common type of cancer in women, and can occur at any age
• I’m going to have this at my GP
– GPs cannot routinely administer (or stock) this vaccine, and are
only permitted to give this in exceptional cases, such as other
medical conditions.
How does the vaccine work?
• To be fully protected, two injections are required
and these are given at a minimum of 6 months apart.
• The vaccine is given by a small injection into
the muscle of the upper arm
• When the vaccine is given, the body makes
antibodies to protect itself against the real virus.
• The vaccine does not cause any type of genital warts or
cervical cancer
What happens after?
• You may experience some localised
tenderness at the injection site, but most people feel fine
• The school immunisation team will inform your
GP and this is recorded on your medical records.
• Be pro-active and when called for cervical
screening (at about age 25 years),
make sure you attend when your GP calls you.
Top tips?
• Make sure you discuss the injection with
your parents and return the signed consent
form to school
• Make sure you have something to eat on the day
of injection
• Wear a short sleeved shirt if possible
• If you’re nervous – let the nurse know –
we will look after you.
• Spread the word to your friends –
this is about protecting your future health
Any questions or want to know
more?
• You can contact your local
Immunisation Team on the following
numbers:East Berkshire:- 01753 636759
West Berkshire:- 0118 920 7525
We work term time only- if no one
is available leave a message and we
will call you back 
Useful web link
http://www.nhs.uk/hpv
A short video for you to watch
http://www.amvbbdo.com/work/campaign/hpv/armagainstcerv
icalcancer/armagainstcervicalcancer