Cervical Cancer Vaccine
At present there is a vaccine available to select groups which protects against the most common strains of HPV and it is likely that this vaccine will soon be offered as a matter of course to all young girls in the UK between the ages of 12-13.
It is thought that the vaccine will prevent around 70% of cases of cervical cancer although it won't protect against all forms of HPV linked to the cancer.
As yet it is not clear whether older girls and women will be offered the vaccine although if you know or suspect your daughter is sexually active you may be able to get the vaccine privately.
Related Smear Test Articles
Treatments for Cervical Changes
Cervical Cancer and Human Papilloma Virus
Resources
For further information about HPV visit NHS Cancer Screening Programme.
Further information about Colposcopy and invasive illness is available from the British Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology.
Treat Yourself to Me Time!
For the ultimate pregnancy treat, buy our Pregnancy Relaxation CD or download our Pregnancy Relaxation mp3
Or, if you're currently struggling with a busy lifestyle and the added demands of parenting, try our Perfect Relaxation for Parents mp3 - take time out for yourself and awaken refreshed and ready to face whatever life throws at you!
Also by BreastfeedingMums
Books We Love!
Support Us!
Write for Us
If you would like to contribute a pregnancy or breastfeeding poem, story or photos, or a miscarriage poem or story, just contact us and we'll add it to the site. Thanks.