The HPV vaccine which protects against certain forms of cancer is set to be extended to men up to their 22nd birthday. Following its launch last year, the Laura Brennan HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine Catch-Up Programme has offered free HPV vaccines to all boys and girls in second-level education. It was available to those who […]
2 years ago
Only 6% of those surveyed knew that HPV is extremely common. A number of groups are calling for a greater uptake in HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccines and for increased awareness, after research reveals that 70% of people don’t fully understand HPV. HPV is the name given to a very common group of viruses that in […]
3 years ago
The vaccine will now be available to all women up to the age of 25. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said Ireland owes the late Laura Brennan a “huge amount” for her work campaigning for the introduction of a free HPV vaccine. It comes after it was announced that the vaccine, which prevents cervical cancer […]
3 years ago
So important to get checked. Love Island star Amy Hart has revealed that she recently received a positive HPV test result after going to get a smear test. The 28 year old discussed her recent health check up in an Instagram Q&A, telling her followers that she will need to go for another smear test […]
3 years ago
Fantastic news. It has emerged that the HPV vaccine has led to dramatic reductions in cervical cancer, and there is now evidence that those who got it may only need one smear test in their lifetime. According to leading cancer prevention scientist, the academic director of King’s Clinical Trials Unit Professor Peter Sasieni, the screening […]
4 years ago
Some deferred theirs due to Covid. Dr Lucy Jessop, the director of public health at the National Immunisation Office, is urging women who may have deferred their cervical check exam due to Covid to book their appointments. Speaking about the report that showed the HPV vaccine has reduced cases of cervical cancer by almost 90%, […]
4 years ago