Concierge diagnostics · London
Private HPV vaccination for adults in London, Gardasil 9 — cancer prevention.
Gardasil 9 catch-up vaccination for adults up to 45 — protects against the HPV types that cause most cervical, anal and oropharyngeal cancers.
Why patients choose us
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Cancer prevention, not just an old-school jab
Gardasil 9 protects against the nine HPV types responsible for most cervical, anal and oropharyngeal cancers — the same vaccine used in the UK schools programme.
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One clinician, start to finish
The travel medicine specialist nurse or GP who assesses you administers the vaccine and schedules your onward doses.
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Adult catch-up done properly
A recorded, dose-tracked programme with reminders — designed for adults who missed the school course or need a booster after treatment.
Indicative pricing
What private HPV vaccination costs in London.
Indicative ranges for the courses we deliver most often. Send us your age and indication and we quote a firm figure across the full programme.
In short
A single Gardasil 9 dose: £180-£350. A full adult 3-dose course: £500-£950 across six months.
| Course or appointment | Indicative range | Typical duration | Certificate / follow-up |
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| Single dose Gardasil 9 | £180–£350 | 15 min | Same visit |
| Full 3-dose course | £500–£950 | 3 visits (0/2/6 months) | Programme |
| Catch-up course (age 15-45) | £500–£950 | 3 visits | Programme |
| 2-dose course (under 15) | £330–£650 | 2 visits (0/6 months) | Programme |
| HPV vaccination + travel review | £250–£500 | 30 min | Same visit |
| Cervical screening + HPV vaccination bundle | £300–£600 | 45 min | Same visit |
Prices vary by clinic, by whether a bundled consultation or cervical screening is included, and by course length. We come back with a firm plan and quote within one working day.
The problem
Many adults were never offered HPV vaccination.
The UK schools programme only started in 2008 (girls) and 2019 (boys). Anyone older, or anyone who missed a dose, is not routinely offered catch-up on the NHS. Private catch-up gives you the same Gardasil 9 vaccine, on your schedule.
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Missed the school programme?
Full 3-dose adult catch-up available up to age 45 — no NHS eligibility barrier.
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Had CIN treatment (LLETZ)?
Vaccination after treatment reduces the risk of recurrence — worth doing at any adult age.
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Partner tested HPV-positive?
You can be vaccinated even after exposure — the vaccine still protects against the types you haven’t met.
The journey
From enquiry to full 3-dose course — what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to your final dose — including reminders for doses 2 and 3 and onward cervical screening.
Phase 1 · Before your appointment
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
15 minutes at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Records + dose reminders
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Before
You tell us your history
A short form: your age, any prior HPV vaccines, cervical screening history, pregnancy status and any allergies.
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Before
We build your dose schedule
Within one working day: which schedule applies (2-dose under 15, 3-dose adult, or immunocompromised course), quoted end-to-end.
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Before
We book the first appointment
Usually within the week. All doses in the course are scheduled at the start so nothing slips.
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On the day
Consultation and consent
A 15-minute appointment. Your clinician reviews the plan, confirms consent, and walks you through side effects.
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On the day
Gardasil 9 administered
Given intramuscularly into the upper arm. Batch number recorded. A short observation for anaphylaxis follows.
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On the day
Home the same visit
Most people feel completely normal by the evening. A sore arm for a day is common.
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After
Records and next dose reminders
A written record of what was given, plus reminders for dose 2 and dose 3. Cervical screening reminder issued in parallel.
Typical end-to-end: 6 months for the full 3-dose course. Single dose: under a week.
What we cover
Who benefits from adult HPV vaccination.
The clinical situations where Gardasil 9 catch-up is most useful — and the red flag that means 999.
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Prevention of cervical cancer
The core indication — protection against the HPV types that cause most cervical cancers.
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Adult catch-up (missed school programme)
For adults who missed the UK schools programme or only had part of the course.
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MSM adult vaccination
Recommended for men who have sex with men up to age 45, for anal and oropharyngeal cancer prevention.
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Post-cervical treatment (LLETZ)
After treatment for CIN — vaccination reduces the risk of recurrent disease.
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Prevention of penile / anal / oropharyngeal cancer
HPV causes a growing share of head-and-neck and anogenital cancers — vaccination helps prevent them.
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Pre-45 catch-up
Licensed up to age 45 for adults not previously vaccinated; strongest benefit before HPV exposure.
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Concerned partner of HPV-positive
For partners of someone with an HPV-related lesion or a positive screen who want to reduce their own risk.
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Red flag: immediate allergic reaction — 999
Anaphylaxis after any vaccine is a 999 emergency. Very rare, but assessed and planned for on the day.
Course types
Not all HPV vaccination courses are the same.
What each option is designed for — from a single dose to a full 3-dose catch-up.
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Single dose Gardasil 9
A short visit for one dose — for people already partway through a course or after a booster discussion.
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Full 3-dose course
The standard adult course over six months: dose 1, dose 2 at two months, dose 3 at six months.
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2-dose course under 15
The shorter WHO-endorsed schedule for those aged 9-14: dose 1 and dose 2 at six months.
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Post-LLETZ vaccination
Started after treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia to reduce recurrence risk.
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MSM adult course
A 3-dose course for men who have sex with men up to age 45, aligned to UK sexual-health guidance.
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Adult catch-up
A structured 3-dose course for adults up to 45 who missed the schools programme.
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Immunocompromised course
A 3-dose course regardless of age for immunocompromised patients — HIV, transplant, immunosuppressants.
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Bundle with cervical screening
HPV primary cervical screening plus your first Gardasil 9 dose in the same 45-minute visit.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of clinics, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinic in our network.
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GMC/NMC-registered vaccinators
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Cold-chain assured storage
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Dose scheduling recorded
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Onward cervical screening pathway
Safety and eligibility
Safer, and simpler, than most people expect.
Gardasil 9 is one of the best-studied vaccines ever licensed. The things worth planning are pregnancy, immunosuppression, allergies and onward cervical screening.
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Common side effects
Sore arm, mild fever and headache for a day or two are the most common effects. They settle without treatment.
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Rare anaphylaxis
Very rare, but staff are trained and equipped. A short observation period follows every dose.
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Pregnancy
Defer HPV vaccination until after delivery. There is no evidence of harm, but the course is not started or continued in pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding
Gardasil 9 is safe during breastfeeding — the vaccine is inactivated (recombinant) and does not enter breast milk in any meaningful way.
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Not for severe yeast allergy
Gardasil 9 is contra-indicated in people with a history of severe (anaphylactic) allergy to yeast.
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Best before HPV exposure
Maximum benefit is before first sexual exposure, but the vaccine is still useful up to age 45.
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Immunocompromised patients
People who are immunocompromised may need the 3-dose course regardless of age — HIV, transplant, chemotherapy.
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Document dates carefully
Dates and batch numbers are recorded so future clinicians know exactly what you have had.
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Doesn’t replace cervical screening
Even after full vaccination, cervical screening remains essential — the vaccine does not cover every HPV type.
Reading your record
Your HPV vaccination record. Plain, and portable.
Every dose keeps to the same four parts — and travels with you for future clinicians and screening reminders.
A quiet reminder
Keep your record — future clinicians will thank you.
We email a PDF with dose numbers, dates and batch numbers — and a reminder when your next dose or cervical screen is due.
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Indication and prior HPV testing
Your details, the indication (catch-up, post-LLETZ, MSM, immunocompromised) and any prior HPV screening results.
- 02 Technique
Dose and schedule
The dose administered, the site (left or right arm), batch number, expiry — and the schedule for doses 2 and 3.
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Any adverse effect
Anything observed at the visit — soreness, faintness, allergic response — and how it was managed.
- 04 Impression
Read this first: next dose and screening
The date of your next dose and, where relevant, your next cervical screening reminder.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Most policies do not cover routine adult HPV vaccination; some occupational schemes do. We provide receipts for reimbursement where cover allows.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about adult HPV vaccination.
Quick answers on eligibility, Gardasil 9, pregnancy, breastfeeding, doses, side effects, cost and efficacy.
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Why should adults consider HPV vaccination?
HPV causes almost all cervical cancers and a growing share of anal, penile and oropharyngeal (throat) cancers. Many adults were never offered the vaccine — the UK schools programme only started in 2008 for girls and 2019 for boys. Catch-up vaccination reduces your lifetime risk of these cancers.
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Am I eligible for catch-up if I missed the schools programme?
Gardasil 9 is licensed up to age 45. NHS eligibility is limited, but private catch-up is available for adults up to 45 regardless of the reason they missed the original course.
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What is the difference between Gardasil 9 and older HPV vaccines?
Gardasil 9 covers nine HPV types (6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58) — the strains that cause about 90% of cervical cancers plus most genital warts. Older vaccines (Cervarix, original Gardasil) covered only two or four types.
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Can I have the HPV vaccine while pregnant?
No — the course is deferred until after delivery. There is no evidence of harm, but Gardasil 9 is not started or continued in pregnancy. If you become pregnant midway through a course, remaining doses are given after birth.
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Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Yes. Gardasil 9 is a recombinant (inactivated) vaccine and is considered safe during breastfeeding. You can start or continue the course while nursing.
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How many doses do I need?
Adults over 15 need three doses (at 0, 2 and 6 months). Those under 15 need only two doses (at 0 and 6 months). Immunocompromised patients need three doses regardless of age.
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What are the side effects?
A sore arm, mild fever, headache or fatigue for a day or two. Anaphylaxis is very rare — we observe for 15 minutes after each dose.
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How much does the HPV vaccine cost privately?
A single Gardasil 9 dose is £180-£350. A full 3-dose adult course is £500-£950 depending on the clinic and any bundled consultation. A 2-dose course under 15 is £330-£650.
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How effective is the vaccine after HPV exposure?
Most beneficial before first sexual exposure, but still useful afterwards — most people are only exposed to a few HPV types, so the vaccine still protects against the others. Efficacy declines with age but remains worthwhile up to 45.
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When should I see a GP urgently?
Very rarely, a vaccine causes anaphylaxis — significant swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, or a widespread rash. If any of these happen after your dose, call 999 or go to A&E immediately.
Sources
- NHS HPV vaccination programme.
- UKHSA. Immunisation against infectious disease (Green Book) — chapter 18a HPV.
- Cancer Research UK — HPV vaccine.
- World Health Organization — HPV vaccines.
Reviewed by Dr A. Hassan (MRCP, FRCR). Last reviewed 2026-07-30. Next review 2027-07-30. Reading time approx 5 minutes.
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