HPV Vaccines in New Quay, Ceredigion
Are you looking to get the HPV vaccine privately? We offer an expert vaccination service at Muswell Hill Travel Clinic. Simply book your appointment online and attend our clinic for your consultation and to get your HPV vaccine.
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- Arfryn, Church Street, New Quay, Ceredigion, SA45 9NX
- 01545560294
What Is HPV?
HPV stands for the Human Papillomavirus. It is a group of over 100 very common viruses. Most commonly, it affects the skin area. Around 8 in 10 people will get infected by HPV in their lifetime but usually, these individuals will not notice it as most people do not get any symptoms.
How Does The HPV Virus Spread?
There is a range of conditions that are linked to HPV. As mentioned before, in most people it does not cause any problems but in some people, it can cause genital warts and abnormalities in cells that can develop into cancer. Some variants of the HPV are more likely to cause cancer and have been linked to:
- Cervical cancer
- Anal cancer
- Cancer of the penis
- Vaginal Cancer
- Valvular Cancer
- and particular types of head and neck cancers.
Read the latest information on the NHS website by clicking here.
Which Conditions Are Linked To HPV Infection?
The most common areas that are affected by the HPV are the mouth, throat and genitals. The HPV virus is transmitted through skin contact, you do not need to have penetrative sex to catch the virus. You can get the HPV from:
- skin to skin contact of the genital areas
- vaginal, anal or oral sex.
- sharing of sex toys.
How Can You Protect Yourself From HPV?
There are things that you can do to help reduce your risk of HPV infection.
- Using condoms can help protect you against HPV, but they do not cover all the skin around the genitals so you are not fully protected.
- Getting the HPV vaccine. It provides protection against some of the main types of HPV that causes genital warts and cancer. It does not cover all the HPV types. The NHS offers the HPV vaccine to certain age groups, you can find out more on the NHS HPV vaccine page here.
Book A Private HPV Vaccine Appointment In New Quay,Ceredigion
You can get the HPV vaccine privately at Travel Clinic Ceredigion. Simply book your appointment online and visit us at the clinic for a short consultation and if appropriate, you will be offered the vaccine by one of our vaccination experts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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During your appointment, our travel health expert will have a short consultation to determine the vaccination which are required/recommended for your travel destination. It is recommended that you bring your vaccination/immunisation history with you to your appointment. Also, if you have a list of your medications, please bring this with you. The healthcare professional will access the suitability of the various vaccination for you based on your medical history and vaccination history.
It is recommended that you book your travel vaccination in advance to ensure that there is enough time for you to complete the full course of the recommended vaccinations. Some vaccinations have multiple doses, many weeks apart. For this reason, it is best to book your vaccination appointment 6-8 weeks prior to your travel. Some vaccination also take 2-4 weeks to have an effect so it is best practice to book you appointment in advance.
The healthcare professional will go through the travel vaccinations that are required/recommended for your travel destination. You can find this information on the government travel health advice website here.