Extending the HPV vaccination programme

Guidance published by the Scottish Government Chief Medical Office Directorate in CMO(2019)08 on 14 August 2019 provides information on the extension of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. From the 2019-2020 academic year, the HPV vaccine will be offered to boys in S1, in addition to girls, as part of the routine school-based programme. The guidance provides the necessary information required to introduce the programme.

Source: Scottish Government, 14 August 2019