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

From:
Public Health England
Part of:
Immunisation against infectious disease
Published:
20 March 2013
Last updated:
5 June 2014, see all updates

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

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

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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 (McCance, 2004).

Document information

Published: 20 March 2013

Updated: 5 June 2014

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  1. Updated to reflect the forthcoming change in the vaccination schedule from 3 to 2 doses.
  2. Updated Body text to include link to NHS Choices.
  3. First published.

From: Public Health England

Part of: Immunisation against infectious disease