Message from the University of Canberra Health Centre
Essential information for all women, PARTICULARLY those turning 27 at the end of this year.
GET YOUR FREE CERVICAL CANCER VACCINE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CANBERRA HEALTH CENTRE OR FROM YOUR GP.
Be part of the first generation of women to be vaccinated against cervical cancer. The Australian Government funded vaccine is free until 30 June 2009 for women aged 18 to 26. The vaccine is also free from the University of Canberra Health Centre, or your GP, for girls aged 12 to 18 years who aren’t at school.
Vaccination plus regular Pap smears offer you the best chance of preventing both cervical cancer and pre-cancerous cervical abnormalities.
If you are over 27 years and you are interested in HPV vaccination, vaccine is available but not government- funded. You may wish to speak to your doctor about your options.
Gardasil® is approved for use in males 9-15 years, but data on clinical efficacy in males (15 years and over ) will be not available until 2008. The vaccine is not government funded for males.
To access your free Gardasil® immunisation you will need to make an appointment with one of the doctors. Phone the UC Health Centre on 62012351 to make an appointment for your immunisation.
Regular Pap Smears are still essential as the HPV vaccine does not prevent all cervical cancers.
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