HPV

Saturday, 4 February 2012

Last Updated: 17/03/2011

HPV

The cervical cancer vaccine currently available in Australia is Gardasil. This vaccine prevents infection with HPV types 16, 18, 6 and 11. HPV 16 and 18 are responsible for the majority (70% internationally; 80% in Australia) of cervical cancers. HPV 6 and 11 are responsible for 90% of genital warts. Having the vaccine will protect those who have never been exposed to these types of HPV.

For further information on HPV please go to www.immunise.health.gov.au or the National HPV registration program website

For further information or advice please contact Carol Rynbeck on 9754 3662.

HPV Vaccination Program

Finish the Fight

The Government funded HPV Vaccination Program for females 18-26 years will end in just a couple of months, with the 3rd dose due to be given by the 31st December 2009. The new version of the Canning Data Extraction Tool provides the practice with the ability to identify patients who have received the vaccine and to target those who require their 3rd dose. The Canning Tool will assist practices to wrap up the programme with a higher compliance rate.