The Importance Of The HPV Vaccine

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We all know the importance of getting our children vaccinated when they are babies. What I didn’t think of was how important it would be to think about protecting Booey in the future. Like any parent, I want to keep my children safe and protected. This is why, when it came time for Booey to have the HPV vaccine, I didn’t hesitate in signing the permission form.

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What is the HPV vaccine?

HPV (The human papillomavirus) is common and passed through intimate sexual contact. It is so common that most people get it at some point in their lifetime. In most women, it does not cause cervical cancer, but it is important that all girls get the vaccine as it is not known who will go on to develop cancer. Studies show that 2 doses of the vaccine are enough to give long-lasting protection to girls.

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35. 3000 cases are diagnosed in the UK each year, and out of those 900 women die. But there is evidence from Australia, Denmark, Scotland and England that the vaccine is already having an impact on HPV infections. In time it is expected that it will save 100s of lives in the UK each year.

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Booey’s experience with the HPV vaccine

Booey was apprehensive when she bought the leaflet and consent form home. I sat down with her and read through all the information with her. After talking about it she realised that it was best to have the vaccine. I know that this is not a 100% certainty to stop her from getting cervical cancer, but if it reduces the chances of her getting it then I am all for it.

Cancer of any kind is nasty. It devastates families. We know this after losing my dad to brain cancer 2 years ago. This is why it is so important for me to protect my family. I couldn’t do that for my dad, but I can for Booey.

The vaccine is offered to all girls in year 8, the second injection is offered 6 – 12 months later. Booey had no reaction to the jab, there was the most minuscule red dot on her arm and that was it.

I decided to write this post to highlight the importance of getting the HPV vaccine. I think all girls should be given the chance to protect themselves.

For more information you can visit www.nhs.uk/hpv

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Take care everyone.

Two Tiny Hands
JakiJellz
The Pramshed

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