HPV immunisation programme

HPV immunisation began in New Zealand in 2008.

On 1 January 2017, HPV immunisation became free for everyone aged 9 to 26, including non-residents under the age of 18.

HPV immunisation is available through participating schools or from family doctors, local health centres and some Family Planning clinics.

Watch the video (external link) telling Year 7 and 8 students about the immunisations.

HPV immunisation aims to protect young people from HPV infection and the risk of developing cervical cancer and a range of other HPV-related diseases later in life.

• The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine: Parent Consent Form (external link)
  Available on HealthEd.
• After Your School Immunisation (external link)
  Available on HealthEd.
• HPV fact sheet for providers (Sept 2016) [PDF, 222 KB]
• HPV fact sheet for providers (Nov 2016) [PDF, 221 KB]
• GP Action Plan [DOCX, 17 KB]

Immunisation Handbook 2024

Updated information for health professionals about HPV vaccines.

• Chapter 10 - Human Papillomavirus (HPV)