May Immunisations

HPV and MMR Vaccines coming on May 22 May 2025. These are for students in S1 and also offered for S2 to S6 students who have never received the vaccine.

Evidence shows the HPV vaccine helps protect people from HPV-related cancers. The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is offered to every S1 pupil in Scotland. Getting the vaccine now protects you against future risks. HPV can lead to cancers like:

Head and neck cancers
Cervical cancer
Anogenital cancers - for example, anal, penile (penis) cancer, cancer of the vagina, and cancer of the vulva

A recent study looked at cases of HPV-related cervical cancer in women living in Scotland. It found that there have been no cases in fully vaccinated women who got their first dose of the HPV vaccine at 12-13 years old. The HPV vaccine also protects you against over 90% of genital wart infections.

Please see the website for more information: NHS Inform - HPV vaccine (opens new window)