Immunise to Maximise
Learn how HPV Vaccination can minimise your risk of cervical cancer and maximise your life.
- What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
- About the HPV Vaccines
- Cervical Cancer Screening After Vaccination
- HPV Education Talk
- HPV Immunisation Programme ( #JabOut HPV )
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of common viruses that cause infections in both men and women. It is estimated that 8 out of 10 people will get HPV at some point in their lifetime. Most HPV infections clear up on their own and do not cause any problems. However, persistent infection by certain HPV types can cause cancer and other diseases overtime.
HPV infection can cause several cancers. Virtually all cervical cancer cases (99%) are linked to genital infection with HPV. HPV can also cause other cancers such as anal cancer, mouth cancer, throat cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancers and penile cancer.
HPV infection has no treatment or cure. The best way to help prevent HPV infection is to get vaccinated. |
About the HPV Vaccines
The vaccines approved for use in Singapore are Gardasil and Cervarix. The characteristics of the three vaccines are shown in the table below.
You can get your HPV vaccination at a polyclinic or GP clinic. It is advisable for you to consult your doctor to find out more before going for your HPV vaccination. Singaporeans can also use up to $500 per Medisave account per year under the Medisave scheme to pay for HPV vaccination. They can use either their own or their immediate family member's Medisave (e.g. parents or spouse) to help pay for the vaccination.
The national school-based HPV vaccination programme Health Promotion Board (HPB) offers the HPV Vaccination in secondary schools as part of the school-based vaccination programme. Parents of Secondary 1 female students (i.e. 12 to 13 years of age) who are eligible for the programme will be sent a consent letter, and HPB will work with the respective schools to schedule the HPV vaccination. Please refer to the fact sheet here. For more information on the school-based HPV vaccination programme, parents can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 6435 3895. |
Cervical Cancer Screening After Vaccination
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HPV Education Talk
HPV Immunisation Programme ( #JabOut HPV )
Ladies, have you had your Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) and Temasek Foundation are introducing a HPV Immunisation Programme to educate ladies on cervical cancer and the importance of HPV vaccination. As part of the programme, Temasek Foundation will fully fund the out-of-pocket cost of up to $23 per actualised dose of the HPV vaccination* for eligible ladies with SCS implementing the programme. Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer affecting women in Singapore despite being one of the most preventable cancers. The HPV vaccination prevents specific types of HPV infections that may lead to cervical cancer and is key in cervical cancer prevention especially for young ladies before their first sexual exposure. *HPV 2 (Cervarix) is the only vaccine used in the HPV Immunisation Programme.
Check Your Eligibility
2) If you have already received your first dose of the HPV vaccination before 26 years old and have yet to receive your remaining two doses, please check with your doctor before making an appointment for the vaccination. 3) Check if you meet the eligibility criteria: Check Eligibility
After a successful eligibility check, you may call the nearest clinic directly to make an appointment, OR book an appointment with HPB’s Health Appointment System. Participating Clinics Click on your following district area (North, South, East, West, Central) to view the list of participating clinics:
Protect yourself against HPV and cervical cancer. Book your appointment for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination today!
For CHAS General Practitioners We would like to invite your clinic to join us in this programme and encourage more girls to take their HPV vaccination.
Download our brochure to learn more: |
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