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Cervical Cancer and the HPV Immunisation Cervical cancer develops - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cervical Cancer and the HPV Immunisation Cervical cancer develops - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Cervical Cancer and the HPV Immunisation Cervical cancer develops in the cervix Facts about HPV HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus There are more than 100 types of Human Papilloma Virus Most of the them are relatively harmless,
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Facts about HPV
- HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus
- There are more than 100 types of Human Papilloma Virus
- Most of the them are relatively harmless, like the ones
that cause common warts found on hands and feet
- A few are responsible for diseases such as cervical
cancer and genital warts
- Contagious and transmitted through skin to
skin genital contact
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CE CERVI VICA CAL L CA CANCE CER
Only
- ccurs
in females
2nd most common cancer in women under 35
Cervix – opening to the uterus
Almost always caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV PV)
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What is a HPV injection and why is it needed?
- An injection given by a small fine
needle into the muscle in your upper arm by a nurse
- 2 doses in total is needed to give
you life long immunity
- Antibodies produced after
vaccination protect you from getting the HPV virus
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What are the most common side effects?
- Like most injection the
side effects are quite mild
- You may have a sore arm
which is quite common and normally wears off after a couple of days
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Where will the injection take place?
- This injection will take place
in school during lesson times. You will be given information by school staff about what room to attend and what time to attend
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM SCHOOL NURSES
- To treat you with respect recognising your individuality
- To check that you need the injection
- To ensure that the school setting is a suitable environment
for administering your injection
- That we are up to date with skills training
- That we give you sufficient information to make an
informed decision pre and post immunisation
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WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
- To take responsibility for returning
the consent form even if your parent or guardian said no
- To let the School Nurses know if
you have a real phobia of needles
- Parents are welcome, please let
us know
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- Eat breakfast
- Ensure medication in school
- Wear a vest / T shirt under your shirt
- r blouse
- Be calm
- Do not believe scare tactics
- Support your peers
What do you need to do on the day?
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Common questions
- What if I loose my form?
Obtain a replacement, school nurse or office
- Will the injection hurt?
You are likely to feel a small scratch on your arm
- Can I do sport after the injection?
Yes you can!
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