HPV Vaccine in Edinburgh
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a prevalent virus affecting a significant number of people in the UK. High-risk HPV types are detected in over 99% of cervical cancers, and transmission occurs through skin-to-skin contact. While there are over 100 HPV types associated with various diseases, only specific types are linked to cervical cancer.
HPV can impact over 80% of individuals during their lifetime, and it’s estimated that over 3 million people carry the virus in the UK.
Book HPV Vaccine in Edinburgh
Avante Pharmacy, Sainsbury’s Supermarket, 39 Westfield Road, Edinburgh, EH11 2QW
Who can Receive the HPV Vaccine?
As part of the NHS childhood vaccination program, the HPV vaccine is offered to children aged 12 and 13 in school Year 8. The second dose follows 6 to 12 months after the first. Avante Pharmacy extends its HPV vaccination service to males and females aged 9 to 45, provided they:
- Haven't completed the full HPV vaccine course.
- Are not pregnant.
- Haven't experienced an allergic reaction to a vaccine previously.
- Haven't had a temperature in the 24 hours leading up to the appointment. If you miss a dose, contact your school immunization team or GP surgery to schedule the missed dose promptly.
