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To update your immunisation status, speak to one of our friendly staff to make an appointment with your preferred doctor OR contact our practice nurse for more information.
NEW VACCINE.....
GARDASIL (HPV) vaccinations are now available at all our surgeries. The vaccine is free, the consultation will be bulk billed, but a fee may be payable if other problems are discussed at the time of vaccination.
Females aged 18-26 years and girls aged 12-18 years who are not attending school, can get free HPV vaccine from your GP or community immunisation provider between July 2007 and June 2009.
GARDASIL is given as a series of three injections into upper arm muscle. It is usually given within a six month period:
- dose one: at a chosen date
- dose two: 1-2 months after the first dose
- dose three: 4-6 months after the first dose
The vaccine is most effective when all three doses have been given and the full course is completed.
HPV vaccine is not available forfemales odler than 26 years at this stage.