Young people in Groningen, born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2003, have received an invitation for free vaccination against the HPV virus. The vaccination against HPV protects well against six types of cancer, including cervical cancer, penile and anal cancer. HPV occurs in both men and women.
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This week, GGD Groningen will introduce the first shots against the HPV virus in young people. Spread across the province, they can go for a vaccination at seven locations. Only this year this vaccination is free for the target group.
Invitation
Young people born between January 1, 1996 and December 31, 2003 have received a letter about the vaccination in recent weeks or will receive this letter soon. An appointment can be made online at www.HPVafspraak.nl. You can also make an appointment by telephone on 0800 – 1608, for example if you have not (yet) received the letter. For those who are unsure about the vaccination, a decision aid is available at www.hpvkeuzehulp.nl.
Vaccination is possible at 7 locations across the province, namely Appingedam, Groningen, Hoogezand, Stadskanaal, Scheemda, Uithuizen and Veendam. When making the online appointment, you can choose a location. Vaccination is only possible with an appointment.
Vaccination
Two vaccinations are required for good protection. There is a minimum of 150 days between the vaccinations. Young people who have passed their first vaccination will receive a text message in a few months to remind them to make a second appointment.
What is HPV?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. Someone who has the virus usually doesn’t notice it, but it is very contagious. In some cases, an infection can lead to cancer. The vaccination against HPV protects well against six types of cancer, including cervical cancer, penile and anal cancer. HPV occurs in both men and women.
National vaccination program
With this campaign for 19 to 26-year-olds, boys and men who have not previously been invited, and girls and women who have previously declined a vaccination, are given the opportunity to get the HPV vaccination. The Health Council states that there are many health benefits for this age group