HPV Vaccination 2025/26 - Book appointment

You have been sent to this consent website as your child is due to receive their HPV vaccination.

This vaccine is now given as one dose and, since September 2019, is offered to boys as well as girls.

The vaccination is free and recommended for young people to protect them against the human papillomavirus, 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 HPV vaccination.

If you have any questions, read our FAQs below.

Please complete this consent form even if you decide you do not want to vaccinate your child this year. Completion of a consent form is not mandatory; however, in line with good record-keeping guidance, we would like to keep a record of declined consents so that you will not be contacted again during this particular immunisation programme.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of our most frequently asked questions.

  • General
  • HPV
  • Technical
  • Can I take my child to the GP for their vaccination?

    Generally all school aged vaccinations are provided by the school immunisation team. The GP’s can vaccinate in certain circumstances only. The teams will hold community clinics for additional opportunities to receive a vaccination. 

    Occasionally, the team may request that vaccinations are given by the GP if it is thought to be more suitable.

  • What happens if I have missed the 'consent cut off date' but still want my child to be vaccinated?

    Whenever possible the team will provide a second vaccination opportunity, either in school or a community clinic. Please contact the team directly for further information.

  • What if I change my mind about my child having their vaccination after I have submitted consent?

    It is important that you contact the Immunisation Team immediately and speak to a member of staff. We also advise that you contact the school if the vaccination session is planned within the next 72 hours .

  • What if my child does not attend school?

    The team will be happy to see your child in one of our community clinics. We can visit your home in certain circumstances if required. Please contact the team to discuss your requirements.

  • What if my child has a medical condition?

    There are very few children that cannot receive their vaccinations.

    However, if your child has a medical condition, it is possible that we will ask you or your child’s GP or consultant for further information to ensure it is safe for them to receive the vaccination at the current time.

  • What if my child is unwell following their vaccination?

    All vaccines can cause side effects, but studies suggest they are generally mild and can soon settle. 

    Injectable Vaccine side effects:

    • Swelling
    • Redness
    • Tenderness
    • Development of a small lump at the injection site
    • Feeling or being sick
    • Headaches
    • Tiredness.

     

    If you are worried about your child, you can telephone 111 for non-urgent medical advice or contact your GP practice. In an emergency, please telephone 999. Further advice can be found at: www.nhs.uk

    Our team report any post-vaccination side effects that we are aware of, so please contact the Immunisation Team if you feel that we need to report any reactions experienced by your child.

  • What if my child is unwell on the day of the vaccination?

    Vaccinations can safely be given as long as the child is not systemically unwell.

    If your child is not well enough to attend school, then our team will make arrangements to see them next time we visit. Generally if they are well enough to be in school, they are usually well enough to be vaccinated.

    However, if your child is recovering from a chronic illness or recent infection, the nurse may decide to defer the vaccination until they are fully recovered. This is to ensure that any subsequent changes in their health are not wrongly attributed to the vaccination.

  • Where can I find out more information about vaccinations?

    You can find further information on the NHS choices website.

    Alternatively, you can speak to your GP, practice nurse or a member of the immunisation team.

  • Why do you need previous vaccination dates?

    We only ask for this information if it is needed to ensure the correct intervals between vaccinations. Please note that we do not have access to your child’s GP records, so we may not be aware of their previous vaccination date unless you advise us.

  • I missed my vaccination, can I still have it?

    Yes. If you missed your HPV vaccination at school, you can have it up to your 25th birthday. Contact your immunisation team or GP practice to discuss.

  • The NHS website states that my child requires two doses of HPV vaccine. Why is my child only receiving one?

    The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has been considering the mounting evidence about protection from a single dose of the HPV vaccine since 2018 and has been considering the issue of a potential change in the vaccine schedule to one dose of the HPV vaccine during this time.

    A number of countries now offer one HPV vaccination, and this will come into effect immediately for the current Year 8 and eligible cohorts of young people who may have missed vaccination. 

  • What difference has the HPV vaccine made so far?

    Over 280 million people have received the vaccine worldwide. In time, it is expected that the vaccine will save thousands of lives every year in the UK. A recent Scottish study has already shown a 71% reduction in pre-cancerous cervical disease in young women.

    Since the start of the vaccination programme in the UK, there has been a big decline in the number of young people with genital warts.

    After decades of research, the UK implemented a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine programme for teenage girls in 2008.

    Now, for the first time, a study has shown that the UK HPV vaccine programme works and will save lives, according to research funded by Cancer Research UK.

    In the first study of its kind, the vaccine was shown to dramatically reduce cervical cancer rates by almost 90% in women in their 20s who were offered it at age 12 to 13. (taken from https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2021/11/03/the-power-of-science-hpv-vaccine-proven-to-dramatically-reduce-cervical-cancer/)

  • What if I have missed my HPV vaccine in year 8?

    Please contact your local Immunisation team for further information. You can have the vaccine at school or in a community clinic if you are in the eligible cohort.

  • Do I get a copy of my consent form?

    No, once you have submitted the consent you will receive an email confirmation. Please check your spam/junk folder if you don't receive it.

  • How do I raise a technical support request?

    Please email us on support@riviam.com. Please don't put any personal details in as this email is not for clinical issues.

  • What if I require the information in a different format?

    Please contact the immunisation team who will be able to assist.

Get to know the South London Children and Young People's Community Immunisation Service (CYPCIS)

South London Children and Young People’s Community Immunisation Service is delivered by Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. The children and young people’s immunisation teams are based across south London, in Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth.

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust is the result of a merger in November 2024 between Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, following several years of close partnership working and shared leadership.

Every day our teams provide high-quality healthcare in people’s homes, community clinics, schools, and in our two hospitals – Kingston Hospital and Teddington Memorial Hospital. We help people to stay well in the community, manage their own health with the right support and avoid unnecessary stays in hospital. For more information about these services please go to our website. www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk

For further information, please see the NHS vaccination website.

Get in touch for more answers

If you still have questions about our service or immunisations, please get in touch with us using the information below

Email us using krft.southlondonimms@nhs.net

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