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    The document provides information about HPV vaccination in the Netherlands. It states that two jabs of the HPV vaccine are needed at least five months apart to be protected. Studies show the vaccine offers around 95% protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause several cancers. It also notes that over a million young people in the Netherlands have received the HPV vaccine with no known long-term side effects.

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    The document provides information about HPV vaccination in the Netherlands. It states that two jabs of the HPV vaccine are needed at least five months apart to be protected. Studies show the vaccine offers around 95% protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which cause several cancers. It also notes that over a million young people in the Netherlands have received the HPV vaccine with no known long-term side effects.

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    CHOOSE TWO

    WHEN AND WHERE JABS


    Want to get vaccinated against HPV? To stay protected, you need two jabs at least
    Don’t wait. Make an appointment at five months apart. Studies show the vaccine
    www.hpvafspraak.nl, using your DigiD. offers around 95% protection against long-term
    You can choose when and where to get infection with HPV types 16 and 18.
    the vaccination. No DigiD? Make an
    appointment by calling 0800-1608.

    ONE VACCINE PROTECTS AGAINST SIX KINDS OF CANCER


    NO PERMISSION
    LONG-TERM TO SHARE YOUR DATA
    SIDE EFFECTS When making your vaccination appointment, the GGD
    In the Netherlands, more than a will ask you if they can share your vaccination and
    million young people have already personal data with RIVM.
    been vaccinated against HPV.
    Monitoring for possible side effects If you agree, RIVM will keep an overview of your
    takes place continuously. You may vaccinations that you can also access yourself.
    feel a bit tired or have some pain in This is useful when visiting your GP, other doctor or
    your arm immediately after the jab. hospital. RIVM also uses the data to keep a close eye
    There’s a slight chance of fever or on public health.
    nausea. There are no known long-
    term side effects.

    USEFUL INFO
    • Remember to bring along valid identification (ID card or passport)!
    • You will get the jab in your upper arm. Wear short-sleeved or loose-fitting
    tops with sleeves that you can roll up easily.
    • Feeling nervous? Let the person giving you the jab know, so they can make it easier for you.
    RIVM, January 2023, 014023

    HPV vaccination is part of the Dutch National Immunisation Programme.


    Make an appointment at www.hpvafspraak.nl See www.hpvafspraak.nl
    80%

    ONE VACCINE PROTECTS AGAINST SIX KINDS OF CANCER WHAT IS A


    HPV? CONTAGIOUS VIRUS
    HPV stands for human papillomavirus. You can become infected with HPV through
    This is a highly contagious virus that sex or intimate contact. The virus spreads
    can lead to six kinds of cancer. There not only through the penis and vagina, but
    are more than 100 types of HPV. Types also via the hands and mouth. 80% of people
    16 and 18 are the most common causes become infected at some point in their lives!
    of HPV-related cancers. HPV can cause Your body is nearly always able to clean up
    cancer in the mouth, throat, penis, anus, the virus on its own within two years. In the
    vagina, labia and cervix. Netherlands, roughly 1,500 people a year
    develop cancer following an HPV infection.

    FREE IN 2023 ONLY


    In 2023, everyone born between 1 January 1996 and 31 December 2003
    can get vaccinated at no cost. Make an appointment now to get both jabs
    in 2023 free of charge.

    NOT ALSO
    TOO LATE FOR MEN
    The vaccine offers the best protection if you Vaccination is a good idea for everyone.
    have not yet been sexually active or intimate Men can also become infected
    with anyone. But even if you are already with HPV and develop HPV-related
    having sex, vaccination may protect you cancers. By getting vaccinated,
    against HPV infection in the future. This is why you protect both yourself and your
    it’s not too late to get vaccinated. partner.

    Any questions?
    See www.hpvkeuzehulp.nl for more information

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