Dear Parent/Carer

We are coming to your child’s school in 10th June 2025 to vaccinate the YEAR 8 pupils against HPV.

HPV, or the ‘Human Papillomavirus’ is a common virus that is spread through skin contact. The virus increases the risk of developing some cancers later in life, such as cervical cancer and some cancers of the mouth, throat, anal and genital areas. The evidence is clear that the HPV vaccine protects girls and boys from these HPV-related cancers. 

How to give consent. 

• To go to the website, click on the following link, this will take you to the online HPV vaccination Intent form https://bit.ly/3cmRlkr

• Or access the online consent form by typing the following address into your internet browser: https://www.leedsimmunisations.co.uk/Forms/HPV_p1

• Enter the unique school code for your child’s school. The code for Co-op Academy Leeds is EE137065 (please ensure you enter all letters and numbers).

Important: If you do not wish your child to receive the vaccinations, you are still required to complete the “refusal section” on the form so that we understand your wishes. If we do not receive a consent or refusal form, your child will be given an opportunity to consent for themselves on the day after being assessed by a nurse as Gillick competent to do so.

Providing you enter a correct email address, you will receive an email confirmation when your child has received their vaccination, which will include information and advice about common reactions your child may experience.

For further information about the HPV vaccination including side effects, go to the www.gov.uk website and search “immunisations for young people” or click here

Yours faithfully

School Aged Immunisation Service