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From September 2010, girls aged 15 to 17 will be offered the vaccine.
 
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Since the Department of Health announced a national vaccination programme against cervical cancer last June, the scheme has rarely been out of the headlines.
 
Since the Department of Health announced a national vaccination programme against cervical cancer last June, the scheme has rarely been out of the headlines.

Revision as of 15:24, 5 April 2009

Background

Introduction

Cervarix is a vaccine intended to protect females against the diseases caused by infection with Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18. These diseases include: - cervical cancer(cancer of the cervix i.e. lower part of the uterus or womb), - precancerous cervical lesions(changes in cells of the cervix that have a risk of turning into cancer).

Cervarix will not protect against all types of Human Papillomavirus.HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for approximately 70% ofcervical cancer cases. When a female is vaccinated with Cervarix, the immune system(the body’s natural defence system) will make antibodies against HPV types 16 and 18.


The Cervarix clinical trial programme

From September 2008, HPV vaccination will be routinely recommended for all girls at 12 to 13 years of age. Initially, there will be a catch-up campaign where girls aged 14 to under 18 years will be offered the vaccine. From September 2009, girls in England, Wales and Northern Ireland aged 16 to 18 will be offered the vaccine. From September 2010, girls aged 15 to 17 will be offered the vaccine.

Current activities

Since the Department of Health announced a national vaccination programme against cervical cancer last June, the scheme has rarely been out of the headlines.

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Funding

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Publications, Contact, Resources and Notes

Publications

Contact

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Resources

Electronic Medicines Compendium

Medical News Today

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