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HPV vaccination programme: changes from September 2023 letter

Moving from 2 to 1 dose schedule for those aged under 25 years in the universal and MSM HPV programmes.

• From: UK Health Security Agency and NHS England
• Published: 20 June 2023
• Last updated: 29 June 2023
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  1. 29 June 2023

     Added information on the change in Scotland from 2 doses to 1 dose.

  2. 20 June 2023

     First published.

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HPV vaccination programme: changes from September 2023 letter

Ref: NHS England publications reference PRN00420, UKHSA publications reference 2022967

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From 1 September 2023, the universal and MSM human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programmes will change from a 2 dose to a one dose HPV vaccine schedule for eligible adolescents and gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) aged under 25 years. In Scotland the change from 2 doses to one dose took place from 1 January 2023.

This letter provides further details and links to the supporting programme guidance and materials for health professionals who are responsible for commissioning and operationally delivering the programme.