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.

BREAKING NEWS

The Mail on Sunday has reported that JCVI has recommended to ministers that adolescent boys should be included in the HPV vaccination programme. This is clearly very encouraging news.
 
HPV Action is now seeking official clarification of the position. In the circumstances, we are urging the government to make a statement in advance of the publication of the minutes of the recent JCVI meeting (the minutes are due to be released on 18 July).
 
HPV Action has been advocating the vaccination of boys since the JCVI began its assessment of the issue in 2013. A change in policy would protect around 400,000 more boys each year who are currently exposed to the risk of HPV infection and the range of diseases caused by the virus, including several types of cancer. It would also bring the UK Into line with almost 20 other countries which already vaccinate boys or plan to do so.
 
HPV Action is seeking the early publication of an implementation plan for a national rollout throughout the UK at the earliest possible opportunity. This should include provision for a catch-up programme for boys which parallels that available for girls, the production of educational materials for boys, girls, parents and teachers, and a national campaign aimed to maximise vaccine uptake in both sexes with the aim of eliminating current variations in vaccination levels between local authority areas.
 
We call on the Department of Health and Social Care and the vaccine manufacturers to reach agreement on the procurement issues as soon as possible. All parties should aim for an implementation date of September 2019. 

Peter Baker, HPVA's Campaign Director, said: : “The decision to vaccinate boys is long overdue but still very welcome indeed. It will ensure that boys have the same level of protection against a range of cancers and genital warts that girls have had since 2008. It also brings the UK into line with around 20 other countries which already recommend vaccination for both sexes. We now urge the government and the vaccine manufacturers to move quickly to ensure that there is no further delay. With each year that passes without vaccination for all, 400,000 more boys are left at risk of the diseases caused by HPV.”
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17 June 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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