A vaccination that helps protect against HPV infection and associated health risks.

Key benefits:

• Helps protect against HPV-related health risks later in life
• Convenient catch-up access without a GP visit
• Administered by a trained, authorised pharmacist immuniser

This service may be suitable if you:

• Are adolescents or young adults eligible for a catch-up dose under the National Immunisation Program
• Would like to check your eligibility for HPV vaccination at a later age

HPV vaccination eligibility under the National Immunisation Program catch-up program depends on your age, though private vaccination may be available outside these criteria. 

The number of doses needed depends on your age when you start the course. 

Common side effects include soreness at the injection site. 

Ask your pharmacist for the relevant Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) for full details.

Before Your Vaccination

Be prepared to discuss:

• Your age and vaccination history
• Whether you had a first dose elsewhere, such as at school
• Any previous reactions to this vaccine

During Your Vaccination

Your pharmacist will confirm your eligibility under the National Immunisation Program catch-up schedule or private eligibility for your age group.

You’ll then receive the injection, with the number of doses needed depending on your age at the first dose.

How many doses are needed?

This depends on your age at the first dose — your pharmacist will advise.

Am I too old to get the HPV vaccine?

Eligibility extends beyond the school-age catch-up program in some cases — ask your pharmacist to check current guidelines for your age.