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Don’t ignore your cervical screening invitation – it could save your life

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding women of the importance of attending for cervical screening when invited. Screening is aimed at detecting early cell changes that could go on to develop into cancer if they are not treated. Between 2018 and 2022, there was an average of 84 people diagnosed with cervical cancer annually in Northern Ireland, with around 21 deaths per year. Dr Joanne McClean, Director of Public Health at the PHA, said: “Cervical cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented thanks to screening, so it is really important to

HPV vaccine helps protect against some types of cancers

With the beginning of a new school year approaching, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding parents of children who will be entering year 9 that they will be offered the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine during the school year. The HPV vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers from developing in young people. While most types of HPV are harmless, some high-risk types can lead to the development of cancers, including cervical cancer, cancers of the head and neck (mouth and throat) and cancers of the anus and genital areas. Both boys and girls in year 9 are offered a single dose of the

Cervical screening: what you should know

This leaflet provides information about cervical screening and the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme.

This leaflet provides information about cervical screening and the Northern Ireland Cervical Screening Programme.

HPV vaccination for gay, bisexual or other men who have sex with men

This leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men (GBMSM) who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age.

This leaflet explains about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination schedule for gay, bisexual or other men (GBMSM) who have sex with men up to and including those aged 45 years of age.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme - Factsheet for healthcare professionals

This factsheet provides information for health professionals on the Humanpapillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme for young people aged 12-13 years.

This factsheet provides information for health professionals on the Humanpapillomavirus(HPV) immunisation programme for young people aged 12-13 years.

Teenage immunisations for ages 14 to 18 (English and translations)

This booklet explains about the routine immunisations that are offered to all young people before they leave school.

Translations are of the 2015 leaflet, some details may vary.

This booklet explains about the routine immunisations that are offered to all young people before they leave school.

The HPV vaccine: Questions and answers for parents of all young people aged 12-13 and translations

This leaflet provides more detailed information in a question and answer format about the HPV vaccine offered to all young people in Year 9 and Year 10. The HPV vaccine can help protect against cervical cancer and other diseases. 

This leaflet provides more detailed information in a question and answer format about the HPV vaccine offered to all young people in Year 9 and Year 10.

Help protect yourself: The essential guide to the HPV vaccination for all young people aged 12 to 13 and translations

This leaflet is distributed to all young people in Year 9 and 10 and explains about the HPV vaccine, which can help protect against cervical cancer and other diseases. 

This leaflet is distributed to all young people in Year 9 and Year 10 and explains about the HPV vaccine, which can help protect against cervical cancer and other diseases.

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