Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and accounts for 250,000 deaths annually.
The new HPV vaccine protects against the most common cervical cancer-causing subtypes, 16 and 18, which are responsible for 75% of all cervical cancer cases.
At present, the vaccine is only available on the NHS for women under 18 years of age. Women over this age have only one option to receive the vaccine- by paying for it privately. This costs a total of £450. This is a cost that many cannot afford and is leaving them at risk from contracting the cancer-causing strains of HPV.
By signing this petition you are agreeing that the NHS should be subsidising this important vaccination programme for women over 18 years of age and that the Government should take note and make a change.
The NHS is choosing to ignore thousands of women who simply cannot afford the four hundred and fifty pound price tag for basic protection against cancer. I am hammering the Department of Health with emails every single day but their silence is a disgusting display of negligence toward our health.
December 1, 2008
The momentum we have built proves that the government can no longer ignore the thousands of us demanding equal access to this life-saving vaccine. It is sickening that the NHS forces women to choose between their health and a four hundred pound price tag while they sit on their hands.
Reached 100 supporters
December 1, 2008
6 Comments
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Sarah Pierce
17 years ago
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Ridiculous price for something that saves lives. Not everyone has 450 quid lying around just for health care.
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Emma Abbott
17 years ago
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Too expensive!! Health shouldnt be about how much money you have in the bank. Sort it out.
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Chloe Ross
17 years ago
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I really need this but im a student and simply cant pay that much. Please make it accessible for us older ones too.
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James Wilson
17 years ago
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My wife looked into this and we just couldnt afford it. Needs to be covered for everyone regardless of age.
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Lucy McBride
17 years ago
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why is there an age limit on not getting cancer?? madness.
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Mark Nash
17 years ago
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preventative medicine saves the nhs money in the long run anyway. makes no sense to block it over 18.
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Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and accounts for 250,000 deaths annually.
The new HPV vaccine protects against the most common cervical cancer-causing subtypes, 16 and 18, which are responsible for 75% of all cervical cancer cases.
At present, the vaccine is only available on the NHS for women under 18 years of age. Women over this age have only one option to receive the vaccine- by paying for it privately. This costs a total of £450. This is a cost that many cannot afford and is leaving them at risk from contracting the cancer-causing strains of HPV.
By signing this petition you are agreeing that the NHS should be subsidising this important vaccination programme for women over 18 years of age and that the Government should take note and make a change.
The NHS is choosing to ignore thousands of women who simply cannot afford the four hundred and fifty pound price tag for basic protection against cancer. I am hammering the Department of Health with emails every single day but their silence is a disgusting display of negligence toward our health.
December 1, 2008
The momentum we have built proves that the government can no longer ignore the thousands of us demanding equal access to this life-saving vaccine. It is sickening that the NHS forces women to choose between their health and a four hundred pound price tag while they sit on their hands.
Reached 100 supporters
December 1, 2008
6 Comments
S
Sarah Pierce
17 years ago
Featured
Ridiculous price for something that saves lives. Not everyone has 450 quid lying around just for health care.
E
Emma Abbott
17 years ago
Featured
Too expensive!! Health shouldnt be about how much money you have in the bank. Sort it out.
C
Chloe Ross
17 years ago
Featured
I really need this but im a student and simply cant pay that much. Please make it accessible for us older ones too.
J
James Wilson
17 years ago
Featured
My wife looked into this and we just couldnt afford it. Needs to be covered for everyone regardless of age.
L
Lucy McBride
17 years ago
Featured
why is there an age limit on not getting cancer?? madness.
M
Mark Nash
17 years ago
Featured
preventative medicine saves the nhs money in the long run anyway. makes no sense to block it over 18.
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Ridiculous price for something that saves lives. Not everyone has 450 quid lying around just for health care.