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Did your child miss out on the HPV vaccine at school? 

The HPV vaccine is provided for free to children aged 12 to 13 through school-based programs and protects against nine types of HPV which cause most cervical cancers, other HPV-related cancers and genital warts. 

It’s important for Australians aged 25 and under who have missed the vaccine in school to catch up as soon as possible. You can book in for a free catch up through your doctor, local council immunisation provider and some pharmacies. The Shire Community Immunisation Clinics can provide this catch-up vaccination - see schedule below.

To find out more about the HPV vaccine and how to catch up visit:  Home Page - HPV Vaccine - Cancer Council