You can get vaccinated against some sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in medical practices, and depending on where you live, in pharmacies and sexual health centres. This is the easiest and most effective way to get protected.
The FOPH recommends that all adolescents and young people get the HPV vaccination. Specifically, this means:
The costs of HPV vaccination for 11- to 26-year-olds are covered by the compulsory health insurance.
**Good to know: **HPV can cause various types of cancer and genital warts. The most common type of cancer caused by HPV is cervical, but it can also cause other types, such as anal cancer.
Because vaccination covers the most important – but not all – types of HPV that may cause cancer, regular gynaecological screenings are still necessary even if you’re vaccinated.
The FOPH recommends the hepatitis B vaccination
The FOPH recommends the hepatitis A vaccination to anyone with an increased risk of infection. This includes
If you’re not sure whether vaccination is recommended for you, talk to a medical professional. For people with an increased risk of infection the vaccination costs are covered by the compulsory health insurance.
The FOPH recommends the mpox vaccination to anyone with an increased risk of infection. This includes
The vaccination costs are covered by the compulsory health insurance. If you’re not sure whether vaccination is recommended for you, talk to a medical professional.
