Hpv human papillomavirus refers to a common type of virus which affects your skin and moist membranes lining parts of your body such as the mouth, throat and genital area like the cervix, vagina, penis and anus. Increasing knowledge about hpv and the hpv vaccine. Human papillomavirus 175 11 human papillomavirus hpv is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the united states. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Apr 01, 2014 in the uk, a national hpv immunisation programme was implemented in 2008 for girls aged 12 years. The book is intended to be used as a resource for parents, health care providers and the public at large.
Quadrivalent hpv vaccine hpv4, gardasil, merck is the only vaccine. Check relevant chapter of green book for specific schedule. Nearly 80 million peopleabout one in fourare currently infected with hpv in the united states. Public health england gateway number 2019059 pdf, 127kb, 19 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. The human papillomavirus hpv vaccine also known as the cervical cancer vaccine protects against two highrisk types of hpv. Jan 24, 2018 hpv vaccines have been at the centre of a controversy in india since 2009, when a clinical trial conducted by the american nonprofit path, in partnership with the andhra pradesh and gujarat. Gardasil 9 is indicated for 945 yearold females and 926 yearold males, for prevention of cervical, vulvar, vaginal, and anal cancer, precancerous or dysplastic lesions, genital warts or lesions, and infection caused by the hpv types in the vaccine. Between 2008 and 2016, hpv immunisation was free for girls and young women up to their 20th birthday, including nonresidents under the age of 16 and living in new zealand for eight months or more. The national immunisation office in conjunction with united drug recently distributed a questionnaire to all gp practices that receive vaccines from the hse cold chain. Since then, over 300,000 new zealanders have been immunised against hpv. These are types 16 and 18, which are responsible for 70% of all cervical cancers in australia 1. The relationship of cervical cancer and sexual behavior was suspected for more than 100 years and was established by epidemiologic studies in the 1960s.
Coming from a doctor, it includes all information a woman should know, without getting lost in online articles with conflicting opinions. The education intervention increased selfrated hpv knowledge among all three key groups all p hpv and hpv vaccine among healthcare and school staff members all p hpv vaccine that protects against 9 types of hpv 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 will be offered in a 2dose course at least 6 months apart. An hpv vaccine that protects against 9 types of hpv 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58 will be offered in a 2dose course at least 6 months apart. Update on activities to improve hpv vaccination coverage achal bhatt, ph. Two hpv vaccines are currently available in the united states, but there are differences in their approved indications. Hpv infection is an extremely common std and is highly contagious. Public health england gateway number 2019221 pdf, 54.
A safe and effective vaccine has been approved for both boys and girls. From february 20, males aged 12 years will receive the hpv vaccine at school on an ongoing basis. Hpv vaccination and cancer prevention human papillomavirus. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Healthcare professionals in national immunisation office hse. These types of hpv also cause some anal and genital cancers, and some cancers of the head and neck. Participants had relatively low levels of objectively assessed hpv and hpv vaccine knowledge prior to the intervention. Human papillomavirus hpv is a very common virus that can lead to cancer. Hpv vaccination information for healthcare professionals school programme 20192020 the schools immunisation programme sip is developed in accordance with the guidance issued by the national immunisation advisory committee niac of the royal college of physicians of ireland rcpi and contained in the immunisation guidelines for ireland. Watch a short video that emphasizes the importance of prevention from three different perspectivesan obgyn who treats cervical cancer daily, a pediatrician and mom who. More than 1 in 10 people who have the gardasil hpv vaccine experience redness, swelling or pain at the site of the injection the most common side effect, but it should wear off within a couple of days.
Treatment for hpv infection is antiviral medication. Most of these can be prevented by vaccinating boys and girls ages 1112. Immunology and vaccinepreventable diseases pink book. Human papillomavirus hpv vaccination for prevention of hpv related cancers1,2,3 1 md anderson strongly recommends that all females and males 926 years old receive hpv vaccination. Investigators hypothesize that pretreatment with hpv vaccine can play a role in the control of both malignant and benign hpv disease in women with and without hiv. Fewer doses of hpv vaccine effective national cancer. Human papillomavirus hpv vaccination for prevention of hpvrelated cancers1,2,3 1 md anderson strongly recommends that all females and males 926 years old receive hpv vaccination. A number of combined immunisations against diphtheria, tetanus and other infectious diseases are available to provide protection at various life stages. The vaccine works best if the second injection is given 612 months after the first. Feb 04, 2016 new vaccines for meningococcal type b and hpv and are among the updates to the immunization schedule published for children and adults. Chapter 4 of the story of hpv human papillomavirus this dvd resource provides information for women, parents and caregivers, health workers and students planning to work in the health sector. Because over 80% of all hpv associated cancers occur in the cervix, nearly all of the evidence for prophylactic vaccine prevention of incident typespecific hpv infection is in cervical disease 2. Update on activities to improve hpv vaccination coverage.
The two doses of the hpv vaccine should be given at least 6 months apart, and ideally within 12 months, they advised. People aged 15 or over, or people who do not receive the injections at least six months apart, will need three injections. All kids who are 11 or 12 years old should get two shots of hpv vaccine six to twelve months apart. Jan 01, 2017 hpv can also cause penile and anal cancers in men. Although the cdc recommends starting vaccination at ages 11 or 12, adolescents ages 14 are also able to receive hpv vaccination on the twodose schedule. Read the customer satisfaction survey 2014 read the customer satisfaction report 2008 uptake statistics. Human papillomavirus hpv july 2019 a total of 2594 new cases of invasive cervical cancer were diagnosed in england in 2016 national statistics, 2018. It is passed on through genital contact such as vaginal and anal sex.
The human papillomavirus hpv vaccine helps prevent infection with hpv that causes cervical cancer. Information to children and parents about the hpvvaccine in. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Human papillomavirus hpv immunisation better health. Vaccinating adolescents could virtually wipe them out. Hpv book and hpv vaccine controversy shobha s krishnan, md. It is an excellent, precise summary of the human papilloma virus hpv and its role in cancer formation in the genital tract, and lays out the science behind the vaccine very simply and clearly. For people aged 14 and under, the hpv vaccine is given as two injections in the upper arm. Girls and boys aged up to 19 can receive two doses of the hpv vaccine free of charge as part of the national hpv vaccination program. Healthcare professionals in national immunisation office. New vaccines for hpv, meningitis recommended for kids cnn. Consider annual influenza vaccination for household members and those who care for people with these conditions.
Consequently, in the vaccination programme, hpv vaccine is offered to girls well before the average age of sexual debut in norway. From february 20, males aged 12 years will receive the hpv vaccine at. Human papillomavirus hpv vaccination for page 1 of 3. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions. Boys join national hpv vaccination program health minister, tanya plibersek, has launched the world. Additionally the vaccine should be strongly considered for females and males up to age 45 years after discussion with the provider. Widespread vaccination may greatly reduce cervical cancer incidence, perhaps by as much as 77%, as well as anal cancer incidence. Over 30,000 people in the united states each year are affected by a cancer caused by hpv. Boys join national hpv vaccination program cancer council. Download the alternative format pdf format, 765 kb, 63 pages organization. Hpv vaccines have been at the centre of a controversy in india since 2009, when a clinical trial conducted by the american nonprofit path. Immunization services division, ncird nvac 06082016 national center for immunization and respiratory diseases immunization services division.
One change in the updated schedule is the introduction of a new type of hpv vaccine, called 9vhpv, which was approved by the food and drug administration in december 2014. More than 2,000 hpvrelated cancers are diagnosed in texas annually. It is a ninevalent recombinant human papillomavirus hpv vaccine. The hpv vaccine protects against the two highrisk hpv types types 16 and 18 which cause 70% of cervical cancers in women and 90% of all hpv related cancers in men. It also protects against two lowrisk hpv types types 6 and 11, which cause 90% of genital warts.
There are around 100 different types of hpv, most are harmless, but certain types can cause genital warts and potentially lead to. Immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditions chapter 7 immunisation of individuals with underlying medical conditionsanuary 22 prematurity it is important that premature infants have their immunisations at the appropriate chronological age, according to the schedule. Dec 02, 2015 chapter 4 of the story of hpv human papillomavirus this dvd resource provides information for women, parents and caregivers, health workers and students planning to work in the health sector. Yet texas hpv vaccination rate remains stubbornly low.
Hpv vaccines are relatively expensive and were initially funded to prevent the most common hpvrelated cancer, cervical cancer, which affects only women. These cancers affect men more than women, can be fatal, and always require extensive treatments. Guidelines currently recommend that 1112 year old females receive the 3dose regimen of human papillomavirus hpv vaccine, with catchup vaccination for 26 year old females. Because over 80% of all hpv associated cancers occur in the cervix, nearly all of the evidence for prophylactic vaccine prevention of incident typespecific hpv infection is in cervical disease. The hpv vaccine protects against the two highrisk hpv types types 16 and 18 which cause 70% of cervical cancers in women and 90% of all hpvrelated cancers in men. How many doses of vaccine does my child need to be protected. Vaccination is routinely given in schoolbased programs at age 12, with catch up of older children supported by general practice and primary health care clinics. The peak incidence of cervical cancer occurs in women aged 2529, a second smaller peak occurs in women in their 80s i. A list of courses, conferences and study days of relevance to uk health professionals working, or wishing to. Hpv vaccines are relatively expensive and were initially funded to prevent the most common hpv related cancer, cervical cancer, which affects only women. The hpv vaccine is preventive and should be taken prior to infection. Jan 11, 2016 luckily, the hpv vaccine gardasil is extraordinarily effective at preventing infection, being at least 99% effective against the four most odious subtypes 6,11,16,18 in young women. The latest international evidence indicates that most adolescents who receive 2 doses of hpv vaccine at. Does the hpv vaccination programme have implications for.
Hpv immunisation has been recommended but not funded for boys for several years in new zealand and many other countries. Four things parents should know about the hpv vaccine. Human papillomavirus hpv associated cancers include those of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, rectum and oropharynx 1. What you need know about the cdcs updated vaccine guidelines. The only independently written, comprehensive book that discusses hpv infections, their disease consequences, the role of the new vaccines, and the controversies surrounding them. New hpv vaccination recommendations released live science. In order to assess the impact of hpv vaccination on school nurses roles, we gave a questionnaire to all 33 school nurses who offered cervarix in two primary care trusts one year ahead of the national vaccine programme. Hpv vaccination is a series of shots given over several months. In the uk, a national hpv immunisation programme was implemented in 2008 for girls aged 12 years. Hpv vaccination information for healthcare professionals. Infection with human papillomavirus hpv, the sexually transmitted virus that causes cervical and other types of cancer, can be prevented. The purpose of the book is to empower readers by educating them on hpv and addressing the controversial issues surrounding the new hpv vaccines in a scientific, unbiased and culturally sensitive manner. People are at higher risk of getting hpv infection if they have multiple sex partners, a weakened immune system, or breaks in the skin.
One change in the updated schedule is the introduction of a new type of hpv vaccine, called 9vhpv, which was approved by the food and drug administration in. Between them, types 16 and 18 are the cause of most cervical cancers in the uk more than 70%. School nurses in the united kingdom are largely responsible for delivering the human papillomavirus hpv vaccine to 12 year old girls. Alexander mortakis, is the best book i have read about hpv. Sep 11, 20 the green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures, for vaccine preventable infectious diseases in the uk. Cdc will publish more detailed hpv vaccination guidelines for health care providers, parents, and insurers. Human papillomavirus hpv immunisation better health channel. Immunisation by nurses and other health professionals. Cdc updates recommendations on hpv vaccine national. The purpose of the book is to empower readers by educating them on hpv and addressing the. Human papillomavirus hpv associated cancers include those of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus, rectum and oropharynx. This concise guide features current, easytounderstand information on the virus, related cancers and other diseases, vaccination, and prevention.
Selective immunisation programmes additional vaccines for individuals with underlying medical conditions. The new recommendations followed the october 7 approval by the food and drug administration fda of a twodose regimen. Questions and answers about hpv immunisation ministry of. The green book has the latest information on vaccines and vaccination procedures for all the vaccine preventable infectious diseases that may occur in the uk. This study will test whether giving the quadrivalent human papilloma virus hpv vaccine to women with extensive genital warts prior to surgical treatment will improve outcomes. Gardasil is the hpv vaccine used in the hse schools immunisation programme in ireland since 2010. Human papilloma virus vaccination induces strong human papilloma virus specific cellmediated immune responses in hivinfected adolescents and young adults. Information to children and parents about the hpvvaccine.
Despite this recommendation and alarming rates of hpvassociated cancers, vaccination rates among adolescents in the united states are low. In addition a catchup programme was implemented for older girls up to 18 years of age from 2009 to 2011, with an uptake rate of 49. I would really recommend it to all women and families. Hpv vaccine recommended for boys in new aap guidelines. Although this book is billed for lay people i am sure adolescent health physicians and nurses will also find it very useful. The hpv vaccine protects against hpv 16 and 18 and cervical abnormalities caused by these two types of hpv. Currently, the national nhs hpv vaccination programme uses a vaccine called gardasil. Mar 17, 2020 human papillomavirus hpv is a very common virus that can lead to cancer. About 14 million people, including teens, become infected with hpv each year.