We are currently involved in a study to develop a vaccine to prevent cervical cancer and are inviting women aged between 16 – 26 to participate.

If you would like to be part of this study, telephone Christchurch South Health Centre phone 03 332-0108 or email manager@cshc.co.nz

What is HPV?

HPV infection is the most common viral sexually transmitted disease (STD) in men and women.

* Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide

* HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for 70% of cervical cancer, 470,000 new cases are diagnosed each year.

If you require more information about currently marked HPV vaccination please visit the following website - www.gardasil.co.nz