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What is HPV?
HPV (Human papillomavirus) is a viral infection that almost everyone is guaranteed to get at some point in their lives.
Why is it important to get vaccinated against it?
HPV can cause cancer in later life, and therefore, getting vaccinated against HPV massively reduces/ eliminates the risk of getting cancer – Cancers caused by HPV are 100% preventable, but only if you get vaccinated.
Why is it important for young men specifically to get vaccinated?
If you're a young man at university, you most likely did not get the vaccine at School - as it wasn't available to you. That means you're still at risk.
How can people get the HPV Vaccine?
Booking is easy - just contact your GP and ask them about the HPV Catch-up Scheme
It's also free for gay and bisexual men up to the age of 45
Why is this important to me?
As I mention in the video below, my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer as a consequence of HPV. This is why raising awareness around the issue is so important, as it can affect anyone.
And why I encourage everyone who has not had the vaccine to get it.
As part of my awareness campaign, On the 30th March 2025 I ran 70,000m (70km) in one go as roughly 70,000 men each year globally are diagnosed with HPV related cancers. Raising money for HPV cancer charities like – Oracle Head and Neck Cancer UK.
Raising awareness so that more people get vaccinated and fewer lives are lost.
Get Your HPV Jab - It May Save Your Life
For more information please follow this link:
https://oraclehnc.org.uk/head-and-neck-cancer/human-papillomavirus-hpv