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HPV vaccine for grade 8 girls
 
It's not too late
Grade 8 girls can still get the HPV vaccine free from the Health Unit.

HPV immunization is given as a series of three shots. It’s available for free to girls currently in Grade 8, through a school-based vaccination program administered by the health unit. Grade 8 girls who missed the first round of vaccination in the schools may still get this first shot until the end of March.

To arrange for your Grade 8 daughter to receive the shot you can contact the health unit at 519-258-2146 ext. 1222.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Every year in Ontario hundreds of women are diagnosed with cervical cancer. As many as 140 women will die of the disease each year. You can now help protect your daughter from cervical cancer with Ontario’s HPV vaccination program for Grade 8 girls.

Grade 8 girls will be offered the free, publicly funded vaccine at school based clinics. If you want your child to be vaccinated by your doctor, the three shots of the HPV vaccine costs between $400-$500. If your child won’t be able to attend the clinic date at her school, there will be ‘catch-up’ clinics at the Health Unit.


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