Groningen – Start of second round of HPV vaccination for young people aged 19 to 26 Young people born between 1996 and 2003 can make an appointment for the 2nd vaccination against HPV. The vaccination is possible 150 days after the 1st vaccination. Young people receive a text message from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) to remind them of this.
In the province of Groningen it is possible to get a vaccination in Groningen, Veendam and Delfzijl.
Make an appointment
Young people born between 1996 and 2003 can get an HPV vaccination free of charge. They must first make an appointment via hpvafspraak.nl.
Haven’t gotten your 1st vaccination yet?
Young people who have not yet passed the 1st vaccination can come to us until December 31, 2023. 2 vaccinations are required for good protection. They can still get the 2nd vaccination free of charge in the first half of 2024. After that, this vaccination is no longer free.
What is HPV?
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. Someone who has the virus usually doesn’t notice it, but it is very contagious. In some cases, an infection can lead to cancer. The vaccination against HPV protects well against 6 types of cancer, including cervical cancer, penile and anus cancer.
HPV can occur in both women and men. More information can be found on the website of the GGD Groningen.
2023-08-25 10:35:18
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