Guidance

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for GBMSM: PGD template

Patient group direction (PGD) template to support the provision of HPV vaccine to gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (GBMSM).

Applies to England

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Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, for GBMSM: PGD template

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This patient group direction (PGD) template supports the administration of HPV vaccine to GBMSM aged 45 years and under who attend Specialist Sexual Health Services (SSHS) and/or HIV clinics.

The HPV (GBMSM) PGD version 4.00a is valid from 1 September 2023 to 1 September 2025.

Practitioners must not use this PGD template until it has been authorised in Section 2. This is a legal requirement (see Human Medicines Regulations 2012). Practitioners should follow local policy/procedures to access authorised PGD documents.

This PGD template should be used with reference to current national guidance, the Green Book, and Summary of Product Characteristics for the vaccine.

Published 11 April 2018
Last updated 16 August 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added version 4.00a; see page 3 for change history.

  2. Added version 4 – see page 3 for change history.

  3. Added version 3 – see page 2 for change history.

  4. Added V2.00 following routine review.

  5. First published.