{"product_id":"hpv-vaccination-gardasil-9-service","title":"HPV Vaccination (Gardasil 9) Service","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe HPV Vaccination (Gardasil 9) Service from Ways Pharmacy is a private, pharmacist-administered immunisation against nine cancer-linked strains of the Human Papillomavirus, available at our Holborn (London) and Beeston (Nottingham) branches for individuals aged 9 to 45.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVaccine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGardasil 9 (9-valent HPV recombinant vaccine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrains covered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEligible ages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 – 45 (subject to clinical assessment)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCourse options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1, 2 or 3-dose course (pre-paid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrivate (not NHS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocations\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHolborn London (WC1B 4ET) · Beeston Nottingham (NG9 1EJ)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBooking\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePay online, then call branch to schedule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdministered by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGPhC-registered pharmacist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the HPV vaccine is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdolescents and adults aged 9 to 45 who did not receive the HPV vaccine through the UK school programme\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMen who have sex with men (MSM), who are not routinely offered HPV vaccination by the NHS until age 45\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople over the upper NHS-eligible age (currently 25) seeking private vaccination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndividuals exposed to or at increased risk of HPV-related cancers (cervical, anal, penile, oropharyngeal) and genital warts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e people with a confirmed allergy to any Gardasil 9 component; people who are currently pregnant (the vaccine should be deferred until after pregnancy); people who are acutely unwell with a fever on the day of vaccination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the service works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelect the dose course (1, 2 or 3 doses) and complete payment online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCall your chosen branch to book the first appointment:\u003cbr\u003e\n    Holborn London: \u003cstrong\u003e020 8106 7084\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    Beeston Nottingham: \u003cstrong\u003e0115 925 5584\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAt the first appointment, our pharmacist will confirm clinical suitability and advise the recommended dose schedule for your age and circumstances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReceive the vaccination on site. Booster doses (where applicable) are scheduled at the same visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many doses of Gardasil 9 do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of doses depends on your age at the first injection. People who start the course aged 9 – 14 typically need 2 doses, given at least 6 months apart. People who start aged 15 or older typically need 3 doses, given over 6 months. Your pharmacist will confirm the exact schedule at your first appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I have the HPV vaccine if I am already sexually active?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The HPV vaccine still offers protection against strains you have not yet been exposed to, so it remains beneficial after the start of sexual activity. It is most effective when given before any exposure to HPV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Gardasil 9 the same as the NHS-provided HPV vaccine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Gardasil 9 is the same brand used in the current NHS HPV vaccination programme. The difference is access: this is a private, pre-paid service for people outside the standard NHS eligibility (e.g. older than the NHS upper age, or who missed school doses).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the common side effects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common side effects are mild and short-lived: soreness, redness or swelling at the injection site, headache, mild fever, or tiredness. Serious side effects are rare. You should remain near the pharmacy for 15 minutes after the injection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan men get the HPV vaccine here?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Gardasil 9 is licensed for males as well as females. Men benefit from protection against anal, penile and oropharyngeal cancers, and genital warts caused by HPV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this an NHS service?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a private vaccination service. Payment is required at the point of booking and is non-refundable once the first dose has been administered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdministered by a GPhC-registered pharmacist in a private consulting room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClinical screening on the day to confirm suitability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15-minute observation period after injection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubject to vaccine availability and eligibility criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReferences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vaccinations\/hpv-human-papillomavirus-vaccine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNHS — HPV vaccine overview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/7330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGardasil 9 — Patient Information Leaflet (emc)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many doses of Gardasil 9 do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The number of doses depends on your age at the first injection. 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