Table 4 HPV related information provided to participants

• Most cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection.

• HPV is a sexually transmitted infection that can affects both males and females.

• The vaccine protects against HPV infection.

• The government is considering introducing the vaccination.

• Like rubella, the HPV vaccination will be a school based vaccination programme and be given to girls between 10 – 12 years.

• Vaccination only effective in people that have not yet been infected with HPV.