Campaigns
The HPV campaign in Northern Ireland
The introduction of the new HPV vaccine in Northern Ireland was supported by a public information campaign which included high-profile advertising and literature for girls, their parents and health professionals. The HPV vaccination programme is funded by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and implemented by the Public Health Agency and the Health and Social Care Trusts.
Posters
We've helped protect ourselves against cervical cancer (for ages 12-13)
I've helped protect myself against cervical cancer (outdoor advertising)
Leaflets and booklets (translations available below)
Beating cervical cancer – help protect yourself
This short leaflet is for girls aged 12–13 and will be distributed by school health teams in the autumn term.
Beating cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine – questions and answers for parents of girls in Year 9
This more detailed booklet will address any concerns parents may have and will also be sent home from school in the autumn term.
The human papillomavirus
The virus, the diseases and the new HPV vaccine
Beating cervical cancer – the facts
This factsheet for health professionals describes HPV, the diseases that it causes and the vaccine that helps to protect against these diseases.
Translations
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Beating cervical cancer - help protect yourself This publication is available in: Chinese (complex) 本刊物有繁體中文版本可供選擇 |
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Beating cervical cancer. The new HPV vaccine – questions and answers for parents of girls in Year 9 This publication is available in: Chinese (complex) 本刊物有繁體中文版本可供選擇 |
Other campaigns
Other parts of the UK are running their own HPV vaccination campaigns, details of these can be viewed by visiting their respective websites:
HPV vaccination programme England
HPV vaccination programme Scotland
HPV vaccination programme Wales
Please note vaccination arrangements in other parts of the UK may vary from those in Northern Ireland.
Beating cervical cancer
It is recommended that the vaccination is given at 12 to 13 years of age to protect girls as early as possible, therefore the vaccination will be routinely given to Year 9 girls in school.
Leaflets
Information leaflets on the HPV vaccine are available in English and a number of other languages. Click here to view these.
Smear tests
Smear tests (cervical screening) will continue to be essential to detect changes in the cervix caused by the types of HPV that this vaccine does not protect against. From the age of 25 women will be invited for cervical screening as normal.