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HPV vaccination program

On 29 November 2006, the Australian Government announced funding for a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program to commence in 2007.

For enquires regarding the program please call 1800 671 811 or visit the Immunise Australia Program website.

Latest media campaign

In February 2007 Queensland Health Cervical Screening Programs latest media campaign was launched.  The campaign encourages women to have a Pap smear every 2 years to prevent cervical cancer.

Note: These advertisements are also available in Quicktime format. For optimal viewing, a high-speed internet connection is recommended. If you require QuickTime on your computer, you can visit the website to download the QuickTime player. If you require the Windows Media Player on your computer, you can visit the website to download Windows Media player - WMV format.
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Videostream presentations

Cervical Cancer Update: Lisa Peberdy, Cervical Cancer Screening Program
This is a videostream presentation by Lisa Peberdy (Clinical Nurse Consultant for Queensland Health Cervical Screening Program). During the presentation Lisa will address why we have Pap smears, HPV and cervical cancer, NHMRC Guidelines, DNA testing and screening technologies. This presentation is aimed at women.

New Pap Screening Guidelines - Implications for Clinical Practice: Dr Jim Nicklin (for health professionals)
This is a videostream presentation by Dr Jim Nicklin. During the presentation Dr Nicklin will address the NHMRC guideline review, cervical screening, HPV, management of abnormal smears and case studies. This presentation is aimed at health professionals.

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Last Updated: 27 March 2007
Last Reviewed: 23 September 2008