Book online or call us; let us know if you are immunosuppressed or HIV-positive as your dose schedule will differ.
Our pharmacist checks your medical history, allergies, and current medications before the injection; you wait 15 minutes afterwards as a precaution.
One dose if aged 9 to 24, two doses if 25 or over, three doses if immunosuppressed; we give you a written record and remind you when your next dose is due.
HPV is a group of over 200 related viruses, most spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact. Many types clear up without causing harm. A smaller number persist and lead to cancer.
HPV types 16 and 18 cause around 70% of cervical cancers in the UK. They also cause a significant proportion of anal, oropharyngeal, vulvar, vaginal, and penile cancers. Types 6 and 11 are the main cause of genital warts.
Gardasil 9 protects against nine HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58, covering the vast majority of HPV-related cancers and genital warts.
The vaccine is prophylactic only. It prevents future infection. It does not treat existing human papillomavirus, existing lesions, or genital warts already present. Vaccination also does not replace cervical screening. Women should continue attending smear tests as recommended.
We use Gardasil 9, the same 9-valent HPV vaccine used in the NHS routine adolescent programme in England. Each dose is 0.5ml, given as an intramuscular injection into the upper arm. The vaccine does not contain live virus and cannot cause HPV infection. If you previously received the original 4-valent Gardasil but did not complete your course, completion with Gardasil 9 may be appropriate. Speak to our pharmacist, who will review your vaccination record and advise on the best next step.
The number of doses depends on your age and immune status. Ages 9 to 24 require one dose. Ages 25 and over require two doses, given at Day 0 and Month 6 to 24. HIV-positive or immunosuppressed patients of any age require three doses at Day 0, Month 1, and Month 4. If your course is interrupted, do not restart. Resume at the next dose and allow the correct interval.
The service is available from age 9 with no upper age limit. Adults of any age can be vaccinated privately. People already exposed to some HPV types can still benefit, as the vaccine protects against the types they have not yet encountered. No GP referral is needed. People who partially completed an NHS HPV course can complete it here privately.
Some people are eligible for a free HPV vaccination through the NHS. If you fall into one of the groups below, you should access it through the appropriate NHS route first before paying for a private vaccination.
Who
NHS eligible?
School Year 8 pupils (aged 12 to 13) in England
Free via school immunisation programme
Catch-up: anyone aged up to 25 who missed the school programme (from eligible birth cohort)
Free via GP or school immunisation catch-up
Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) aged up to and including 45
Free via sexual health or HIV clinic (eligible until 46th birthday).
Transgender people eligible under the programme
Free via sexual health or HIV clinic
Adults aged 25 and over, not in an eligible NHS group
Not NHS-eligible, private vaccination available at Yatton Pharmacy
Most people associate HPV vaccination with cervical cancer. But HPV causes cancer in men too.
Anal cancer is linked to HPV in around 90% of cases. Oropharyngeal cancers affecting the throat and soft palate are now more commonly caused by HPV than by tobacco or alcohol, particularly in men. HPV also causes penile cancer and genital warts.
The NHS extended its HPV programme to boys in Year 8 in 2019. The GBMSM programme covers men who have sex with men aged up to and including 45 through sexual health clinics. But many men aged over 25 not accessing sexual health services have never been vaccinated.
Private HPV vaccination at Yatton Pharmacy is available to men of any age. The protection Gardasil 9 offers against HPV-related cancers and genital warts applies equally to men and women.
Private, pharmacist-led HPV vaccination for anyone aged 9 and over in Yatton and surrounding villages.
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The friendly faces behind Yatton Pharmacy & Ear Wax Removal Centre
Tariq Amin (GPhc: 2051889) serves as the Superintendent Pharmacist and Director/Pharmacist at Yatton Pharmacy. He is responsible for overseeing the safe and effective operation of the pharmacy, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and professional standards.
Hussain Jahangir is an experienced pharmacist who provides a full range of pharmacy services. He helps patients with prescriptions, medication advice, and health support, always focusing on clear and helpful care.
Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30
Sunday: Closed
No. There is no upper age limit at Yatton Pharmacy. The vaccine protects against HPV types you have not yet encountered, and most people are not infected with all nine types covered by Gardasil 9. Speak to our pharmacist who can advise whether vaccination is likely to benefit your specific situation.
Probably not if you completed your course. If you only received one dose and did not finish, it is worth completing it. Come in and speak to our pharmacist and we will advise based on when you were vaccinated and how many doses you had.
Yes. HPV vaccination is available to males from age 9 upward. It protects against HPV-related cancers and genital warts. If you are a man who has sex with men aged under 45, you may be eligible for a free NHS vaccination through a sexual health clinic.
Yes. Gardasil 9 is used in national immunisation programmes across multiple countries. It cannot cause HPV infection. Common side effects are injection-site pain, mild fever, and headache. Serious reactions are very rare. All patients wait 15 minutes after the injection as a precaution.
No. The HPV vaccine is not recommended during pregnancy and will be deferred until after delivery. If you become pregnant between doses, we pause the course and resume after your baby is born. The vaccine is safe during breastfeeding.
No. Cervical screening is still essential. The vaccine covers around 70% of cervical cancers but not all of them. All women eligible for cervical screening should continue attending their smear test appointments regardless of vaccination status.
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