Prevent cancer – Get the HPV vaccine.
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The HPV vaccine is free for B.C. residents nine to 26 years of age as well as individuals at high risk of HPV.
HPV immunization prevents several cancers later in life. Getting immunized prepares the immune system to prevent infection. When given at a young age, the HPV vaccine is nearly 100 per cent effective in preventing infection with the most common types of HPV that can cause cancer.
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ਐੱਚ ਪੀ ਵੀ ਵੈਕਸੀਨ 2025 ਵਿਚ ਫਰੇਜ਼ਰ ਹੈਲਥ ਵਿਚਲੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਸਕੂਲਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। ਹੋਰ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਲਈ, ਆਪਣੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਪਰਕ ਕਰੋ। ਐੱਚ ਪੀ ਵੀ ਵੈਕਸੀਨ ਬਾਰੇ ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਇੱਥੇ ਜਾਣੋ।
- 2025年，HPV疫苗将在菲沙卫生局辖区内的所有学校提供。有关详细信息，请与学校联系。在此了解有关HPV疫苗的更多信息。
- 2025年，菲沙衛生局轄區內所有學校均會提供HPV(人類乳頭瘤狀病毒)疫苗。查詢詳情，請聯絡您的學校。在此了解更多有關HPV疫苗。
- 2025년에 HPV 백신은 모든 프레이저 헬스 지역 학교에서 제공될 예정입니다. 자세한 정보는 해당 학교에 문의하세요. HPV 백신 관련 세부 사항은 여기를 보세요.
- واکسن HPV در سال 2025 در تمام مدارس فریزرهلث ارائه می‌شود. برای اطلاعات بیشتر، با مدرسه خود تماس بگیرید. در اینجا درباره واکسن HPV بیشتر بخوانید.
- Todas las escuelas de Fraser Health ofrecerán la vacuna contra el VPH en 2025. Para más información, consulte con su escuela. Obtenga más información sobre la vacuna contra el VPH aquí.
- Chúng tôi đang chủng ngừa HPV tại tất cả các trường trong Fraser Health trong năm 2005. Muốn biết thêm chi tiết, hãy liên lạc với nhà trường. Tìm hiểu thêm về thuốc chủng ngừa HPV ở đây.
- يتم تقديم لقاح فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري في جميع المدارس الواقعة ضمن منطقة صحة فريزر في عام 2025. لمزيد من المعلومات، اتصل بمدرستك. تعلّم المزيد عن لقاح فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري هنا.
- Le vaccin contre le VPH sera offert dans toutes les écoles du Fraser Health en 2025. Pour de plus amples renseignements, communiquez avec votre école. Apprenez-en davantage sur le vaccin contre le VPH ici.
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What is HPV?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It's a virus that spreads through the mouth and through close skin-to-skin contact, such as during sexual activity. HPV is among the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Canada. HPV infection can cause anogenital warts as well as a variety of cancers, no matter your sex, gender or sexual orientation.
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Immunization to protect against HPV
Getting immunized for HPV prepares the immune system to prevent infection. HPV immunization decreases HPV infections and cervical pre-cancers. More than nine of every 10 cases of cervical cancer are caused by HPV. When you get immunized for HPV, you protect yourself and others.
The HPV vaccine is safe, with over 15 years of monitoring.
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Who should get the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine is provided free to B.C. residents:
- Nine to 26 years of age
- School-aged children are routinely offered this dose in grade six
- Nine to 45 years of age living with HIV
- 27 to 45 years of age who are:
- Two-Spirit, transgender or non-binary
- Men who have sex with men, including those that may not yet be sexually active and are questioning their sexual orientation
- Who receive follow-up treatment after a colposcopy
Starting August 2025, people nine to 20 years of age will receive one dose of the vaccine. People 21-45 years of age will require two doses, and people who are immunocompromised will require three doses.
- Nine to 26 years of age
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Why is the HPV vaccine given at a young age?
Early protection works best. The HPV vaccine is recommended sooner rather than later so that children are protected long before they ever have contact with the virus. The vaccine works best when given at a young age because preteens produce more antibodies after HPV vaccination than older teens.
HPV vaccine is routinely given in grade six. This year, we are offering it to all students in grades six to 12 to ensure all youth in Fraser Health can get long-lasting protection against HPV. -
How to get immunized for HPV
- The HPV vaccine is offered through school-based immunization clinics for students in grades six to 12.
- This summer, HPV vaccine is available at public health units, pharmacies and mobile community clinics in several communities across Fraser Health.
- Click here for details on how to get immunized.
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Can’t remember if you or your child is immunized for HPV?
Check your immunization records to see if you’ve received the HPV vaccine.
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We can be the first generation to stop HPV.
Additional Resources
For more information about HPV and HPV vaccines:
- Canadian Cancer Society: All about HPV vaccines
Watch a video to learn more about the HPV vaccine. - HealthLink BC: HPV vaccine
Information about the HPV vaccine. Available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Tigrinya, Ukrainian and Vietnamese. - B.C. Centre for Disease Control: HPV
Information about HPV and HPV vaccines. - Caring for Kids: What teens need to know about HPV
Information for parents from Canada’s pediatricians.
For more information about immunization:
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Immunize Canada: Disease and vaccines
Learn more about diseases that can be prevented by routine immunizations. - I Boost Immunity
Earn a vaccine for someone in need by answering a quiz. - Kids Boost Immunity
Curated lessons with interactive quizzes that mirror your province's science, health and social studies curriculum – all for free. For every quiz that students complete, they will earn a vaccine for someone in need.