GARDASIL Vaccination (For Girls and Young Women aged
9-26)
This vaccine can help protect against diseases caused by
human papillomavirus (HPV) types 6.11.16 & 18. Types 16
& 18 cause 70% of cervical cancer and types 6 & 11 cause
90% of genital warts.
Gardasil is given as 3 injections over 6 months. (0, 2
and 6 months)
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in
women under the age of 35 in the UK. On average 21 women
die of cervical cancer each week in the UK. Up to 80% of
sexually active women will become infected with the
virus in their lifetime.
Gardasil can be given to children and adolescents 9 to
15 years of age and young women 16 to 26 years of age.
CERVARIX Vaccination is recommended for girls and young
women aged 10-25. This vaccine can protect against HPV
types 16&18.
Cervarix is given as 3 injections over 6 months. (0,1
and 6 months)
For more information please call us.
