Gardasil – London women offered cervical cancer vaccine

Gardasil, available from London STD clinics, is a vaccine that can help to prevent diseases including cervical cancer.

Available at the Moorgate Medical & Dental clinic since 2006, Gardasil offers London’s female population the opportunity to have a vaccine against diseases caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). HPV is a virus that is usually passed during unprotected sex and can cause, amongst other things:

• Genital warts
• Cervical cancer
• Pre-cancerous legions of the vulva, cervix and vagina

The vaccine helps to jump-start your body’s immune system to HPV, without exposing you to HPV itself. It is believed that HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18 are responsible for 70% of cervical cancer cases and 90% of genital wart problems. This makes the vaccine extremely attractive to those who want additional protection from a potentially harmful virus.

Booking a Gardasil vaccination in London

There are several things to bear in mind if you’re thinking of having a Gardasil vaccination. London clinics like Moorgate make sure that you have all the information you need before you decide to go ahead with the vaccination, including:

• Timescale – you will need to have the vaccination in three stages over 6 months. The second injection comes two months after the first, and the third dose four months after that. You must be prepared to have all 3 doses in order for the vaccination to work.

• Age – at Moorgate, we give the Gardasil vaccination to girls and women between the ages of 9 and 26.

• Effectiveness – if you have already contracted HPV before you have the vaccination, its effectiveness may be reduced. In addition, the vaccine is not guaranteed to prevent HPV and will not prevent other STDs. Even once you have had the vaccination, you should still not have unprotected sex.

• Cervical smear tests – even after having the Gardasil vaccination, we recommend that you still attend your regular smear tests.

• Medical history – we may ask some questions about your medical history and any current conditions and medication before you have the vaccination. This is just to make sure that the Gardasil vaccination will not produce any negative reaction.

You can call us today to ask about Gardasil. London women can benefit from this vaccination, which is given in our state-of-the-art consulting rooms in the heart of the City of London.

Moorgate Medical is based in the City of London, ideal for individuals and companies who want a professional medical practice on their doorstep. We are approved by the Healthcare Commission and offer a full range of general medical, sexual health, travel and dental services. Our state-of-the-art surroundings, experienced practitioners and competitive pricing makes us the perfect choice for those working and living in and around the City. Call us for an appointment on 0207 256 8668 or fill in our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

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