HPV vaccination 

Introduction 

Cervical cancer vaccination

A group of teenage girls and a GP explain how the HPV vaccine can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

Recent press coverage

There have been reports in the press recently regarding a 13-year-old girl who has been in a 'waking' coma since having her third HPV vaccination. The girl was reported to have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The cause of CFS is not known, but it does occur naturally in teenagers, and is more likely in girls than boys.

There are no more cases of CFS than would be expected in teenage girls and there is no evidence to link CFS to the HPV vaccine.

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has kept this issue under close review and its advice, endorsed by independent experts, is that the vaccine is not a cause of CFS. This is a safe vaccine that will prevent hundreds of deaths from cervical cancer each year in the UK.

This is not the first time a case of CFS following an HPV vaccination has been reported in the media since the programme was started in 2008.

See the MHRA website for a full report on the safety of the HPV vaccine.

Since September 2008 there has been a national programme to vaccinate girls aged 12 to 13 against the human papilloma virus (HPV). This age group is usually in year 8 at schools in England.

From September 2008 a three-year "catch-up" campaign was started, to offer the HPV vaccine, also known as the cervical cancer jab, to older girls aged 14-17. Most primary care trusts are aiming to complete the catch-up programme within two years.

The programme is delivered largely through secondary schools and consists of three injections that should ideally be given over a period of six months, although they can all be given over a period of 12 months.

In the UK, from September 2008 to July 2010, at least 4 million doses of Cervarix (the HPV vaccine used in the UK programme) were given.

Human papilloma virus (HPV)

The human papilloma virus (HPV) is the name given to a family of viruses that affect the skin and the moist membranes (mucosa) that line the body. Mucosa are found in the:

  • mouth
  • throat
  • cervix (the neck of the womb)
  • anus

There are over 100 different types of HPV, with around 40 types affecting the genital area. These are classed as high-risk and low-risk depending on the type of conditions that they can cause (see HPV vaccination – Why it is needed for more information).

Different types of HPV

Infection with some high-risk types of HPV can cause abnormal tissue growth as well as other cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer.

Infection with other types of HPV may cause:

Some types of HPV are transmitted through sexual contact, which can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.

Combined with cervical screening (see box to the left), the HPV vaccination is an important step towards preventing cervical cancer. It is estimated that about 400 lives could be saved in the UK every year as a result of vaccinating girls before they are infected with HPV. 

Cervical screening

Cervical screening is a method of identifying abnormal cells in the cervix (neck of the womb). Early detection and treatment can prevent three-quarters of cancers developing.

According to Cancer Research UK, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women under the age of 35. In the UK, 2,900 women a year are diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Regular cervical screening is the best way to identify abnormal cell changes in the cervix. Following the introduction of the national HPV vaccination programme in 2008, the NHS cervical screening programme will continue to play an important part in checking women between the ages of 25 and 64 for early-stage cell changes.




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JennyBalshaws said on 01 February 2012

I am 13 and have had 2 of my jabs - they're nothing to worry about. You can't feel it, and the only side effect I had was laughing! I couldn't stop! A few other girls in my year got the same side effect, and one girl had a reaction, but she recovered in a day. But these effects are better than getting cancer, though. xx

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ahr11 said on 24 January 2012

I was 18 and in the correct age group when they started doing the catch up programme for hpv at my college. For the reasons detailed below I did not receive it when I should have. I have been trying to find out if I can still receive the vaccine even though I am now 20 but no where seems to clearly say this. If anyone knows the answer I would be grateful.

I missed the vaccine due to a series of errors when I was 18/19. I received a letter from the nhs saying that as I went to a college in a different area to my home that I would have to have the injection at my local doctors surgery rather than in college. Due to the fact that I am registered to a small village surgery with limited opening hours I had to wait for the the school holidays before I could make the appointment, which the doctors surgery informed me was fine. When I arrived for the appoitment the nurse told me that they didn't have the vaccine in stock and to book a second appointment, which I did so. When I arrived a second time I was told that I should have had the vaccine at my college and that the letter to me was a mistake. I waited for the next dose of vaccine at the college but when that arrived they told me I had missed to many to be vaccinated in college and should use the external catch up programme. As I had already arranged my gap year I didnt have time frame needed for the vaccine before I was due to leave, again I was told this would be fine to start it once I was back. When I returned I was told the programme had finished for my age group. I am now at university and am still very interested in getting the vaccine if I can.

If anyone knows if I can still get it on the NHS I would be very grateful.

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aceofhearts said on 15 January 2012

Why isnt the HPV vaccination offered to men? Men can get throat cancer from HPV infection through oral sex.

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Lisa_Marie951D said on 14 January 2012

It seems to me we won’t know for sure for quite a while if these injections have a result on the number of cervical cancer cases. Practising safe sex would probably have the same result. If my parents had known now that it was possible for these vaccines to make you feel so ill (and judging by the number of girls that have been ill in a similar way this appears to be the case) then they would not have let me have the third jab as it was clear it was having a detrimental effect and maybe I would not have felt so ill. It appears to me that most girls have the vaccination without any adverse reactions but a considerable number are ill as can be seen from all the forums here and abroad.

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janis louden said on 06 December 2011

My daughter had the HPV vaccine in 2008/2009. Since then she has suffered many long term side effects: gastro-intestinal problems including severe lower right abdominal pain, daily nausea, auto -immune reactions, raising TSH levels, low iron, she constantly feels tired, severe muscle pains and cramps- especially in her legs, she is unable to sleep, weight loss, blurred vision and pain in her right eye, back pain, several head colds, cycts in her ovary, chest pain, hyperventilation, pleurisy, cold hands and feet, hot flushes, irregular menstrual cycle. Most of these adverse reactions can be found on the MHRA web site. www.mhra.gov.uk Another very helpful and supportive group Sanevax.org have been of tremendous support to me in my struggle to get help for my daughter. I sincerely hope that NHS choices do not remove my comment as I beleive that parents and their daughters deserve to hear balanced and honest feedback regarding the HPV vaccination. I feel the leaflets sent home do not have enough information in them. In order to have informed choice you need to know the good side and the bad side. Many girls will not suffer from side effects, however at the last count 6066 reports have already been made to the MHRA. I have sent a copy of this comment to my MP for his information. Kind regards.

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ihavehadthejab said on 05 December 2011

Iv had 2 jabs now. Dont worry, it only lasts for 2 seconds and there is virtually no pain until afterwards.It aches a bit but you can still do what you normally do with that arm. Dont be put off with some of the comments because even fainting because of the injection is vary rare and everyone at our school was fine. The first ones the scariest but once you have had the first one its really fine. 2 tips: dont look at the needle and take medicen if it starts to hurt though you probally wont need it. Its really fine, dont get worried about how much its going to hurt. You know what hurts more than the injections? Geting cervical cancer and going though a whole lot of pain. I would really have it if i were you! Hope this was helpful!

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Steve CA7 said on 05 December 2011

Our daughter Lucy is very, very poorly. She has slept constantly for the last 9 weeks, we wake her for food and the toilet but she is only semi-conscious, she hasn't opened her eyes or been able to speak, she is in considerable pain. She has been diagnosed with extreme severe CFS/ME. There is no cure.

She was healthy and no reasons have been found for her illness. The onset of her illness coincided with the day she had the HPV jab but we are re-assured that it is sheer coincidence.

The NHS Choices website is an excellent website for providing good factual information on this matter – see the following page:

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/HPV-vaccination/Pages/Side-effects.aspx

or Google ‘NHS Choices Cervarix Medicine Guide’.

You can then make an informed decision about the suitability of this vaccine for your daughter.

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kdarke said on 05 December 2011

There have been recent reports in the press regarding a 13-year-old girl who has been in a 'waking' coma since having her third HPV vaccination. The girl was reported to have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has kept this issue under close review and its advice, endorsed by independent experts, is that the vaccine is not a cause of CFS.

See the MHRA website for a full report on the safety of HPV vaccine www.mhra.gov.uk/Safetyinformation/DrugSafetyUpdate/CON096806.

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Lcprice said on 05 December 2011

My daughter had her one and only Cervarix vaccine on 28/09/11. Exactly 3 weeks later she was taken ill with all known adverse side effects of this vaccine and now nearly 7 weeks later, is no better and has been absent from school. I would say to anyone thinking of having this vaccine, do your research first! Even better, just say no to sex until you're older and have regular PAP smears. A much safer precaution of not getting the HPV virus.
I wouldn't wish anyone's daughter to go through what many post-cervarix/gardasil girls are now suffering. Please research! Check out MHRA and Sanevax websites.

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Kasper Ramsey said on 25 November 2011

I note that the DH have decided to use Gardasil from Septmber 2012
Link -
http://mediacentre.dh.gov.uk/2011/11/24/hpv-vaccine-to-change-in-september-2012/

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C Ryalls said on 15 November 2011

My daughter had the HPV jab in Oct, Dec 2010 and May 2011. She was off school ill 3/4 weeks after the first 2 jabs and lethargic and tired on holiday 3/4 weeks after the 3rd jab. Her initial illness after the first two jabs were 'flu like viruses. Since Jan'11 she has suffered from fatigue, dizziness, abdominal pain, a constant sore throat, headaches, muscle aches, joint pain, loss of concentration, nausea and menstrual problems. Recently we had a trip to A&E because she had lost the feeling in her right arm and leg and she has started to intermittently become breathless. Before her HPV jabs she was very healthy, active, played a lot of sport and danced competitively. Since her HPV jab, she has missed a lot of school, her grades have suffered and her sport and dance are suffering because even on good days, she doesn't have the energy she used to have.
All my daughters symptoms are listed on the HPV vaccination patient leaflet as common or very common side effects. What the leaflet doesn't specify is the length of time a child can expect to suffer. In my daughters case it's over 12 months and there is no sign of her symptoms lessening.
Each parent must make their own informed choice whether to give permission for the vaccination, the problem is that parents cannot make an informed choice because adequate and honest information is not provided.
Also the vaccination programme is undertaken through schools and as parents you may not be told the dates of the vaccination. At my daughters school, the girls weren't told, presumably to maximise attendance. You do not therefore have the opportunity to decide if your daughter is well enough on that day to receive the vaccination. The school nurses do not have access to the girls' medical files and are not in a position to assess if the girls are well enough to receive the vaccination.
Before you give permission for this vaccination, please, please, please research the risks thoroughly.

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elsie123 said on 15 November 2011

hey. i had my first jab about a month ago and sure, it hurt but thats a given! i mean, they're sticking something in your arm, it's not going to be painless! i'm having my second one at school tomorrow and of course i'm nervous, I hate needles and it hurts but I'd rather have 3 slightly painful jabs than HPV. I know that it doesnt entirely reduce the risks, but its better than nothing!

When i had my first jab, i did have some side effects but they were quite minimal for most of us; things like aching muscles and tiredness. of course some people react worse, one girl had to go home because she felt dizzy, faint, sick and her vision was blurred, but she was fine the day after.

We found that quite often the immediate pain when the needle is being injected, varies depending on who does it because some people are better than others. It sounds harsh, but its just a fact!

I totally understand why lots of parents are worried because im sure when i have kids i'll be worried because there are side effects, but they're mostly short term.

There will be serious cases, but if that is a reason for thousands of girls not to get the jab, then i think thats a bit pointless, because people get hurt doing lots of things but it doesnt stop other people doing it! i dont want to offend anyone by saying that, its just my view :)

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Mrs Halliday said on 10 November 2011

However when things go wrong, and your child is seriously affected by a vaccine everyone will be like ostriches and stick their heads in the sand. Your are on your own mate!

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Mrs Halliday said on 10 November 2011

The Government does recognise that all medicines, including vaccines, carry a risk of side-effects. Whilst the overwhelming majority of people can be vaccinated safely or with only very minor side-effects, very rarely an individual will suffer serious side-effects. In considering healthcare provision to protect the population and individuals, Governments often have to make difficult decisions. In the case of the HPV vaccine, the best information we have is that for the vast majority the vaccine is safe, that it will save many lives and that it will reduce serious illness associated with cervical cancer.

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Mrs Halliday said on 10 November 2011

I found a true list of Adverse Reactions on the manufactuer's of The HPV website.

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Galloping said on 10 November 2011

Why are people asking if this vaccination will affect fertility? Are these people also concerned that all the other. vaccines regularly given to kids and adults round the world will alter fertility. If not, what is so special about this one as opposed to any other designed to immunise against a virus?

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mil73 said on 09 November 2011

Hi I'm 12 and I'm supposed to be having my cervical cancer vaccination in December. However, I have a very strong fear of vaccinations and I feel physically sick at the thought of having this jab, plus I am aware that there have been health concerns linked to the jab. On the day of the injection, is it my choice or my mum's as to whether or not I have the vaccination? Any advice would be appreciated.

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victoriaeya said on 13 October 2011

I'm 21 years old and born in Jan1990. When i was at school this vaccination was evidetly not available at the time. For some reason i feel like ive missed out an opportunity to protect myself and i'm concerned as to whether i have not been allowed to protect myself from an early age like some of your daughters, which may put me at risk of possibly becoming susceptible to HPV already!

You mothers seemed to be more worried at to the side affects your daughters are feeling now, rather then the possiblity of them being diagnosed with cancer in the future.. the DOH has put something out there they have researched, tried and tested and i'm sure it not available for no reason. Give your child the vaccination, help in attempting to secure there future. I wish i had the chance of doing so at there age!

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IsMmorgan said on 28 September 2011

What are you going to tell your daughter whose 28 that YOU denied her the HPV vaccination as you didn’t want her to have an achy arm. How pathetic does that sound. Think about it. If this was a vaccination against breast cancer girls and their mothers would be queuing round the corner. Because it is cervical cancer everyone seems to pull the blanket over their eyes…It does not matter if your girl is going to stay a virgin till she is married….how many girls has her partner slept with…this vaccine was trialled over 9 years ago now…so it IS proven. The reason it is given at 12/13 is becuae unfortunately girls are becoming more promiscuous due to sexualisation of the media….it is not caught just through intercourse. Its any sexual activity including oral sex. Although it says it only protects against the two strains I feel it protects against more. My daughter since the age of ten has always had verruca’s on her feet. We tried all the creams possible and after numerous trips to the doctors we thought it was something she would have to live with for the rest of her teenage years. After her second vaccination they had virtually cleared up! Also I must add the reason girls beomce “faint” and “unwell” after the vaccination can be down to two things. 1) the vaccine can cause a fever, dose no one remember their baby immunisations when they use to become feverish and unwell. 2) so many girls are cotton wooled by their parents who are scared of vaccination which they mirror onto their daughters. It does not hurt. It’s a pin prick…a cat scratch. I am sure that having your cervix removed is a lot more painful! Everyone needs to grow up and realise girls have sex and this is the best way of protecting them!

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fuddy said on 23 September 2011

Another dilema! I'm finding the info a little confusing. The leaflet clearly states that his arms you against cervical cancer, but when you do a little research on it, i'm not sure it does. From what I can understand, it vacinates against HPV which you/daughter may catch thru intercourse (at 12!) If you were to catch HPV it may develop in cervical cancer after several years. You also must continue having regular smear tests as this is no guarantee that you wont still get it. I'm feeling that this is another injection that you feel pressured into giving your child unncessarily. Dont get me wrong, the thought of anyone getting cervical cancer scares the hell out of me but it all seems a bit too much may / can / in 10-20 years time. Think i'm gonna say no & then perhaps look at it when she's 15 or so even if i have to pay for her to have it done privately.

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Ted2 said on 15 September 2011

Hypothetically, if "Research has shown that the HPV vaccine provides effective protection for at least six years after completing the three-dose course" and the 12 yr old doesn't have sex till age 18, would the vaccination still be relevant?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated for this mum!

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charke said on 10 September 2011

My daughter too has just come home with the consent forms for the injection, and I don't know what to do - awful mother? I don't know! Having read the the complete list of side effects do the benefits outweigh the risks? She has had all of her other jabs but it is only this one that has weighed heavily on my mind? I work in the health sector so I guess I should really know..... but any advice would be gratefully received

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runner bean said on 10 September 2011

I also meant to add that at the age of 49 I have religously attended all my smear appts and will encourage my daughter to do so too.

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runner bean said on 10 September 2011

I have just received the letter for my 12 year old daughter and I am in a state and i would like some help. I have done some serious research but can't find out how long the tests were carried out for up to the vac's introduction in 2008. At most the tenagers who had th vac then would be 15-16 now. So non of them have obviously tried for a family. Do they know if it will interefere with their chances of having a family? The comments regarding the side afffects are all vertually concurrent. No woman in either my or my husbands family have had cervical cancer and therefore I do not wish for my daughter to go ahead with the jab. I must sound like I don't care but obviously I love my daughter with all my heart and I don't want anything to go wrong. One of the comments said that we are lucky to live in a country that provides such vac's of which I really do appreciate and totally agree, but I am reaaly scared.

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golfgirl said on 01 September 2011

I am a nurse with children of my own. I vaccinate children against serious diseases on a daily basis and also have been involved in immunising against HPV. Very occasionally people do get mild side effects from vaccines that don't last long such as a temperature or sore arm. Young girls are often scared of needles in this age group and occasionally faint this is not a side effect, just a reaction to a given situation. HPV vaccine protects against cancer. Unfortunately if somebody falls ill its all to easy to blame a recent immunisation for the illness. Its just a coincidence - you could just as easily say that because they had a cup of tea that day that the tea caused the illness! Vaccines are rigorously tested and are safe and protect against serious disease. They are also very expensive and costly to the NHS. Why would the DOH waste money on such a programme if people were going to get ill and end up in hospital? My children have and will be immunised to protect them while we are lucky enough in this country to provide free and safe vaccines. Please don't hesitate to get you or your daughters vaccinated.

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roseyross said on 16 August 2011

My daughters just turned sixteen and completed the course of the vaccine September/October last year. Just before Christmas she collapsed at a concert and became generally unwell. By early January she'd developed a temperature, mouth ulcers covered inside and outside the mouth, so bad she couldn't eat or drink. By February, she was diganosed with Crohns, hospitallised three times and still the condition isn't under control. Doctors wont consider a connection, but she was fine before the vaccine!!! We'll never know what triggered her condition, but all we know is she was fine this time last year, and now we have a daughter who cant accept the changes in her life now.

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5963silversurfer said on 30 June 2011

My daughter had her 3rd injection just over a week ago. She became unwell within hours. Her symptoms included headaches, light sensitivity, vomiting, high temperature, muscle aches and lethargy. After three days I was so worried about her that I contacted NHS Direct for advice and was told it was a possible reaction to the injection and that symptoms might persist for up to seven days. She started to feel better after five days, but is still weak even now.
Like deb124 I am very worried whether I made the right choice in allowing her to have the injections and would like to read comments from anyone with similar experiences or concerns.

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deb124 said on 29 June 2011

my daughter has now had her 3 injections, and each time shes been really ill. she has aching muscles, high temperature, and slept for hours after them. she had her last one yesterday and has been up all nite with a temperature, and dizziness. shes come home from school today and has been asleep for over 3 hours. can anyone tell me if there daughter has had any of these, as am worried sick ive done the wrong thing. thanks xx

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Great Alne said on 27 May 2011

My daughter had her second jab in February 2010. It may be a coincidence but since then she has been suffering from fatigue and is very prone to throat and lung infections, plus molescum on her breasts. The GP ran a series of blood tests for glandular fever, thyroid etc etc but all came back negative. As a pre caution she did not have the third jab.

15 months later she is no better and we are awaiting a referral to a paediatrician who will presumably carry out further tests.

It would be great to hear from anyone else who may have experienced similar side effects after the jabs or and has a child with fatigue.

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davidcball said on 06 April 2011

Please confirm whether the vaccination for HPV is relevant for men.

If so where is it available.
davidcball


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meezp said on 01 April 2011

I disagree with parents that think it is best that their daughter does not have this 'jab'. It protects against cancer - whatever transient symptoms a young girl may have, is it worth risking vulnerability to such a disease, which affects and kills young women?

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debbsm said on 07 March 2011

My 12 yr old daughter had the second HPV jab in October 2010 and 2 days later suffered sever upper abdominal pain, we took her to the hospital and she had loads of tests and they were still none the wiser. She suffered severe pain for nearly 3 months and went in and out of hospital, I mentioned the jab but they were very reluctant to abmit the problem was due to the injection. Eventually after having magic eyes and biopsy's they found sores in her stomach lining very similar to Crohn's Disease, but she never had any of the normal symptoms of Crohn's, but after giving her special dietry drinks she recovered. The whole experience was a nightmare and she will not be having the 3rd jab. I did loads of research on this injection and I know alot of children have been fine, but there are also kids out there that have had their lives ruined, so I suppose you just have to hope your child is one of the lucky ones. Until more research and information is done on this jab my 6yr old will not be having it when she is older.

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redpark said on 14 February 2011

Two years ago my daughter when my daughter was offered the HPV vaccine she decided to wait until she was older. She had now had a letter from the GP saying that unless she has it by the end of March she will be unable to have it

Has anyone else been told a similar thing? She is 14 now and in Year 10

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luckymusher said on 11 January 2011

It's good thing that young girls are offered the HPV vaccination after receiving good advice but what about the boys? They are being cast aside as not worthy of receiving the vaccine to protect them from the effects of throat cancer caused by HPV. The NHS are anticipating that HPV could be eradicated in the population through protecting the girls from passing it on to the boys through sexual activity. How many years will this take and what about the young men that get infected by girls who have not been vaccinated.? Come on NHS lets have some sex equality. Our young men need to be offered the protection too.

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TheSulphurRose said on 05 January 2011

@JessRoses
thought I'd put you on to this link:
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/09september/pages/cervical-cancer-vaccine-qa.aspx
it lists lumps as an uncommon side effect but if you're worried I'd call the NHS Direct and they'd let you know what to do or ask one of your parents/guardians to call for you. Hope this helps!

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TheSulphurRose said on 05 January 2011

@JessRoses
thought I'd put you on to this link:
http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/09september/pages/cervical-cancer-vaccine-qa.aspx
it lists lumps as an uncommon side effect but if you're worried I'd call the NHS Direct and they'd let you know what to do or ask one of your parents/guardians to call for you. Hope this helps!

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JessRoses said on 23 December 2010

hey there... i had my second dose at school this year on 7th December ... i've had a hard lump on my arm where the vaccination was given ever since. i wanted to know if it is normal for the hard lump to stay on my arm for so long, or if i should go see a doctor about it...

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Grace Filby said on 07 December 2010

I read some HPV strategic market research from August 2007 on the Dept of Health site which says in its key findings that parents raised questions and concerns. The major issues were:
- What was the vaccine’s safety, and testing history, and was there any potential for damaging girls’ future fertility
- The possibility that the vaccine might be seen as a licence to engage in either or both underage and unprotected sex
- The issue of consent; all parents were against the idea of their 11 – 12 year old children having the right to decide for themselves whether to be vaccinated or not.

Well, we have not heard anything official in answer to the crucial question about whether the HPV vaccines damage girls' future fertility.

Also it is surely not right that young girls do get vaccinated against the parents' wishes under 'Gillick competence', when there are still so many unanswered and ignored key questions.

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_Kathryn_ said on 07 December 2010



As a concerned parent I have taken the time to do some research regarding the HPV Vaccination Programme. I know for a fact that many parents know very little about the HPV vaccine, let alone to of made the connection - HPV vaccine = Gardasil or Cervarix in this case.

Most of the horror stories online are based around Gardasil, because this has greater recording of past events than Cervarix. In time will this be the case with Cervarix? Not only for cost alone, but I feel this may of been another crucial factor for Cervarix to be used as experimental purposes in the UK with this particular age group.

From the information I have garnered, there is a greater percentage of adverse effects to this vaccine happening after the 2nd and 3rd vaccine, with the odd one having an immediate reaction to the first vaccination. I have estimated an average of 30 - 60 days for ill effects to appear after having the full course - HPV vaccinations x3 within a 6 month period.

Those who have argued as to the HPV vaccine being the cause of death - an average of 2 years. Then of course not forgetting those who went on to have problems with the proper functioning of the reproductive system...there are too many adverse reactions to list here. A complete contrast to what we as parents were lead to believe!

This is my opinion to date, the information is out there, please take your time to do some research. I'm still of the mindset that the HPV vaccination does not have enough evidence to the effectiveness. In fact, at present the adverse effects outweigh the benefits, without taking into consideration the long-term effects. Apparently, Doctors are telling these girls that if they do not continue with all three vaccines they will have more side effects!

Please feel free to correct any of the above backed up with evidence....after all, I am here to find out more.

Kathryn.

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bevs2 said on 16 November 2010

Kissst, how can you say that uncertainmum left a ridiculous comment! This is a very new vaccine, no one knows of any long term adverse effects of this vaccine, and there has been serious side effects including paralysis!

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kissst said on 19 October 2010

ridiculous first comment! what would you rather do, have a sick daughter for a little while or her develop cancer? astonishing. i have a daughter myself and i know what i would prefer. being a student nurse there are lots of jabs i have to have that can be uncomfortable and for example the swine flu jab made me ill for a few days but it protected me from something far worse!

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uncertainmum said on 03 October 2010

I am also very concerned about this injection. It seems that a significant number of girls do have sides effects. My own daughter was completely wiped out and sick after her first injection and I do not wish to take any more risks. I feel that we do need to better informed and there seems to be a huge pressure on the girls to have the vaccine and a dismissal of the potential side effects.

It is a very hard decision and she is quite keen to have the next injection and I just feel very concerned.

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kutekatt said on 25 September 2010

hiya, i had my jab yesterday and am totaly fine. it hurts a bit for the first day and your arm goes heavy. my friend got a headache but she texted me this morninng and says she's fine. hardly anyone gets really serious side effects, and the nurses check you're in good health before they give you the ingection anyway...

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tracytb said on 06 September 2010

i dont wish my daughter to have the vaccination at school as we are away for one of the doses and i dont trust the school to keep it up to date and on time !

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funkygirl98 said on 30 June 2010

I just got the leter saying i have to have jab soon
im not sure if i should do it or not cause a hate jabs because they make me fell realy faint.

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User468383 said on 29 June 2010

hi i missed my third jab in college and i was wondering how i could catch tht up

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luv_live4todaii said on 10 June 2010

Hello, I have had all 3 injections. I found that after the last one I was very dizzy and I was worse after eating. Is this normal? Also, would I have to have the 3 injections again?
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misswelsh1 said on 16 November 2009

hi my daughter missed her first jab, the doctors said the school would do a catch up but still avnt heard anything ????

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Mukesh Raghav said on 16 October 2009

Human papilloma virus (HPV) affects the skin and the moist membranes that line the body called mucus memberance, such as those in cervix, anus, mouth and throat.
Thanks to availibilibity of HPV vaccine , every women between the age group of 20-30 years must get the course of it followed by Screening tests by just Paps., as far as cervical involment is concerned.

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Laurie91 said on 30 September 2009

hey CaraC94,
The same thing happened to me. I just went to my doctors to get it because tbh I didnt think they were going to do it in time .
Also,about having it done , I was meant to have my third one this fri but apparently theyve stopped doing them for the time being ? its only temporary though. & I have no idea if its likely to happen :/ Im a bit scared myself tbh, though most of my friends have had all three and are perfectly fine apart from the headaches afterward! Just stock up on painkiller! lol.
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Mz_smile said on 16 July 2009

Hello, I have started my injection circle and I have to take my second injection at the moment, but I was offered an appointment in twi weeks and I am like three days behind my sheduled dates already, does it matter? Should i start my vaccine circle again? Thank you in advance.

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