Private HPV Vaccination (human papillomavirus)

• £230 per dose
• 2 doses are required for children aged 9-14 years.
• 3 doses are required for adolescents and adults over 15 years.

MUMS Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Vijay Iyer and MUMS Private GPs, administer HPV Vaccinations to males and females aged 12 and over and any adults at greater risk from HPV.

At MUMS Clinic we use the Gardasil 9 HPV Vaccine.

The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination is important because it helps prevent several serious cancers and other diseases caused by HPV. Here are the main reasons why it’s recommended:

Prevents Cancer

HPV is linked to many cancers, including:

• Cervical cancer (most common)
• Throat and mouth cancer
• Anal cancer
• Penile cancer
• Vaginal and vulval cancers

The vaccine protects against the HPV types that cause about 90% of these cancers.

Protects Against Genital Warts

Some types of HPV cause genital warts. The vaccine also protects against these, reducing discomfort and stigma.

HPV Is Very Common

• Most people will get HPV at some point in their lives.
• You often don’t know you have it because it usually has no symptoms.
• Even people with one partner can get HPV.
• So vaccination offers protection before exposure.

Works Best Before Exposure

The vaccine is most effective when given before someone becomes sexually active, which is why it’s often offered to teenagers.
However, adults can still benefit too.

Safe and Well-Tested

• Used worldwide for many years
• Given to hundreds of millions of people
• Side effects are usually mild (sore arm, headache, tiredness)

Serious side effects are very rare.

Protects Both Men and Women

HPV affects everyone. Vaccinating all genders:

• Reduces cancer risk
• Helps stop spread
• Protects partners

Getting the HPV vaccine is like cancer prevention in advance. It helps protect you and others from diseases that are hard to treat later.

Schedule 

If you are from 9 to and including 14 years of age at time of first injection Gardasil 9 can be administered according to a 2-dose schedule:

• First injection: at chosen date
• Second injection: given between 5 and 13 months after first injection

If you are from 15 years of age at time of first injection Gardasil 9 should be administered according to a 3-dose schedule:

• First injection: at chosen date
• Second injection: 2 months after first injection (not earlier than one month after the first dose) 
• Third injection: 6 months after first injection (not earlier than 3 months after the second dose) All three doses should be given within a 1-year period. 

HPV Vaccination side effects

• Swelling or pain at the site of injection
• Headache
• Temperature
• Nausea
• Fatigue

Having HPV Vaccination at MUMS Solihull reduces your risk of getting HPV. It is known to be effective.

The NHS used to vaccinate girls only, but they now vaccinated boys aged 12 to 13 years.

MUMS recommend that girls and boys aged over 12-18 have the HPV Vaccination to protect against cervical cancer and to protect against those HPV viruses shown to lead to cancers that affect men.

The vaccine can prevent cervical cancer prior exposure to the virus. Because HPV has been linked to mouth and throat cancers (head and neck)  – having this protection is important for boys too. HPV is also linked to anal warts and so the vaccine can prevent against this too.

The HPV vaccination programme has been extended to prevent more boys and girls getting HPV-related cancers, such as head and neck cancers and anal and genital cancers.

You can call us on 0121 704 2669 for more information.

We provide vaccination clinics daily, have ample parking and great patient reviews.

Visit this link for other vaccinations available at MUMS Solihull.