HPV infections may cause genital warts, cancer in the throat and genitals, and can affect anyone. The HPV vaccine called Gardasil protects against the virus that causes these cancers. Vaccination is free, and students with parent/caregiver consent receive this in Year 7/8 in two doses, 6 months apart, along with Boostrix vaccination (boosts protection against whooping cough, tetanus, and diphtheria). For more information see: healthify.nz/health-a-z/h/human-papillomavirus/ |  |
