HSE sees increase in number of girls getting HPV vaccine

There has been an 11% increase in the number of girls getting the HPV vaccine.

Update 3pm: Health Minister Simon Harris welcomed the increase in uptake rates of the vaccine and the fact that nearly two in every three girls are now getting the HPV Vaccine.

Speaking today at the launch of Phase Two of the HPV Vaccine Information Campaign, Minister Harris said: "This vaccine saves lives and prevents cancer. The HPV vaccine prevents the most common strains of HPV that cause cervical cancer. The HPV Vaccination Programme and this campaign aim to support parents in ensuring their daughters get the vaccine and get protected.