Guidance

Human papillomavirus (HPV): the green book, chapter 18a

Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 20 June 2023
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  1. 20 June 2023

     Updated to include change from 2 doses to 1 dose for eligible individuals receiving HPV vaccine aged under 25 years from 1 September 2023.

  2. 31 March 2022

     Updated in line with changes to vaccination schedule from 1 April 2022.

  3. 12 July 2019

     Updated HPV chapter in preparation for the introduction of the HPV universal programme.

  4. 5 June 2014

     Updated to reflect the forthcoming change in the vaccination schedule from 3 to 2 doses.

  5. 19 April 2013

     Updated Body text to include link to NHS Choices.

  6. 20 March 2013

     First published.

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Human papillomavirus (HPV): the green book, chapter 18a

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Details

This chapter features:

• the history and epidemiology of the virus
• the HPV vaccine
• the dosage and schedule for the UK
• recommendations for the use of the vaccine
• contraindications and adverse reaction advice
• vaccine supply information

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects squamous epithelia including the skin and mucosae of the upper respiratory and anogenital tracts. There are approximately 100 types of HPV, of which about 40 infect the genital tract.