School children (usually aged 12 and 13) are given the HPV vaccine through the school immunisation programme. If your child misses their HPV vaccine at school, they can catch up with the vaccine through their school or GP practice and remain eligible to receive it until they turn 25.

 

Cervical screening detects high-risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes most cervical cancers, and that cell changes can be treated. Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, should attend their screening when invited. Some people may find this daunting, but this could save your life. See this informative link below for details https://eveappeal.org.uk/.../facts-and-tips-for-cervical.../

 

Unfortunately there is no current reliable HPV test for men, but the vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection from the HPV types that cause most warts and cancers.