The HPV vaccination which will be given to the Year 8 students in school on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September. Please could you complete the consent form by following this link, even if you wish to refuse. https://london.schoolvaccination.uk/hpv/2022/barkinganddagenham From September 2019, the HPV vaccine is being offered to boys as well as girls. The first dose of HPV vaccine is universally offered as routine in year 8, the second dose is offered 6-12 months after the first. It is important to have both doses to be protected. The vaccination is free and recommended for young people to protect them against the human papilloma virus which increases the risk of developing some cancers later in life, such as cervical cancer, some mouth and throat cancers and some cancers of the anus and genital areas. Read more about the vaccination by visiting https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1059900/UKHSA-HPV-vaccination-for-all-leaflet.pdf