All pupils in year 8 are offered the HPV vaccination at their school. This is a national routine school age programme offered to all children of 12-13 years of age throughout the UK. This important vaccine protects against different types of cancer. Your child is due to receive their HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine from September 2020, you will be advised of the date we will be visiting your child’s school. Despite COVID-19, the NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are still emphasizing the importance of children receiving their usual routine vaccines. These diseases have not gone away despite school closures, so it isimportant that children receive these vaccines when they are due. You will find more information about the vaccine attached to this letter, along with an electronic consent form.