Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of numerous diseases, including fatal cancers. It has been estimated that HPV is the cause of 5% of all cancer cases.

HPV Action exists to tackle this problem.

On this site, you can find information about HPV, HPV related cancers and other illnesses, HPV vaccination, read more about who supports us and how you can help.

HPV Action believes that vaccinating both boys and girls (gender-neutral vaccination) against HPV infection would significantly reduce the burden of disease on both sexes.

BOYS TO RECEIVE HPV VACCINE

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)  announced in July 2018 that boys in England will receive the HPV vaccine. It has also been confirmed that boys in Scotland and Wales will be vaccinated. No announcement has yet been made about boys in Northern Ireland.

It is not yet clear when the boys' vaccination programme will start but HPV Action is pressing for this to be in September 2019.

The DHSC's decision followed a statement from the government's vaccination advisory committee (JCVI).

28 August 2018​

JABS FOR THE BOYS

HPV is a dangerous virus: find out more from Jabs for the Boys, HPV Action's new health information service for parents, boys and men. All you need to know about whether to get vaccinated.​


​KEY FACT 1

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name for a group of viruses that affect the skin and the moist membranes lining the body.

HPV is most commonly passed on through genital contact between straight and same-sex partners.

KEY FACT 2

HPV is very common and almost every sexually-active person will get HPV at some time in their lives.
 
Most people with HPV never develop symptoms or health problems. 

KEY FACT 3

Infection with some types of HPV can lead to the development of certain cancers (cervical, vulval, vaginal, penile, anal, head and neck) and genital warts.

HPV vaccination can significantly reduce the risk of developing disease and vaccinating both sexes provides the highest level of protection

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