HPV vaccination
Also called Human papillomavirus vaccine, HPV vaccine
Vaccination against the human papillomavirus, which causes genital warts and cervical cancer.
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At a glance
- Who it affects
- People asking about current HPV vaccine recommendations.
- What you notice
- Vaccination is preventive; it does not diagnose a wart.
- What helps
- A doctor may review age, health and current guidance; schedules vary.
What we do
Your doctor may explain current HPV vaccination guidance after a consultation. Eligibility and schedule vary.
What you can do
- Bring vaccine records.
- Ask whether the clinic administers it.
- Do not self-schedule from an old leaflet.
Read the full page on HPV vaccination
Why it matters
Dr Satish’s warts leaflet explains that warts are caused by a DNA virus called the human papillomavirus, or HPV. All cervical cancers in women are caused by HPV, which also causes genital warts in both sexes. This does not mean that everyone who is infected will develop cervical cancer.
The vaccines
Vaccination against HPV is available. Which vaccine is used, who it is recommended for, and how and when the doses are given have all changed over the years, so your doctor will advise you on what is currently recommended.
Before you book
The leaflet this page is drawn from is patient information about HPV rather than an offer of the service. Please ask the clinic whether HPV vaccination is administered here.
Reviewed by Dr. D. A. Satish · date to be confirmedUnder clinical review
This page is being updated. The clinical information here comes from the clinic’s own patient leaflet and is under review by the doctor. Please ask at your consultation.
The information on this website is for general education only. It is not a substitute for a consultation, a diagnosis or a prescription. Always see a qualified doctor about your own condition.