At Ingrave Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, we offer private HPV vaccination in Brentwood for children, teenagers, and adults. No GP referral needed. Book online or call us today.
Book your HPV vaccine appointment online or call us. We'll confirm your slot and tell you what to bring.
Before the vaccination, we carry out a brief consultation. We review your medical history and confirm the vaccine is right for you.
The upper-arm injection takes just a few minutes. We ask you to remain seated for 15 minutes afterward as a precaution before leaving.
HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It’s a group of over 100 related viruses and the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. Most sexually active people will encounter it at some point in their lives.
In many cases, the immune system clears the virus without any symptoms. But some strains persist and cause harm over time. High-risk types are linked to cervical, anal, oropharyngeal, penile, vulval, and vaginal cancers.
Low-risk strains tend to cause genital warts. These aren’t dangerous but can be uncomfortable and difficult to treat. HPV spreads through skin-to-skin contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
There's no treatment that clears HPV once you have it. Vaccination prevents infection before it takes hold. That's the only reliable way to avoid the cancers and conditions certain strains cause.
HPV is responsible for almost all cervical cancer cases in the UK. Around 850 women die from cervical cancer each year. Vaccination before exposure cuts that risk dramatically.
The NHS programme targets young people aged 11 to 13 through schools. Adults who missed that window, or who want protection for other reasons, can access the vaccine privately. We offer that service here in Brentwood.
At Ingrave Pharmacy, we offer Gardasil 9, currently the most protective HPV vaccine available. It targets nine strains of HPV, including types 16 and 18, which are responsible for most HPV-related cancers.
It also covers types 6 and 11, which cause around 90% of genital wart cases. Gardasil 9 is licensed for use in both males and females from age 9. It’s the same vaccine used in the NHS school programme.
Gardasil 9 contains virus-like particles (VLPs). These are not live viruses, so they can’t cause HPV infection. They replicate the outer surface of the nine HPV types the vaccine covers.
When injected, your immune system treats these particles as a threat. It builds antibodies in response. If you encounter the real virus later, your immune system already knows how to fight it.
Studies show Gardasil 9 reduces the risk of HPV 16 and 18-related cervical disease by over 90% in people not previously infected with those strains.
Most side effects are mild and pass within a day or two. They’re a normal sign that your immune system is responding.
Gardasil 9 offers protection against the following conditions caused by the HPV strains it covers:
Our superintendent, Christopher Okworu, is a qualified Independent Prescriber who personally oversees all clinical services at the pharmacy.
You can book directly with us. There's no waiting for a referral letter, and we can often vaccinate on your first visit.
Ingrave Pharmacy has served patients in this area for more than two decades, building a reputation backed by strong Google reviews.
We offer private Gardasil 9 vaccination for adults and young people outside the NHS programme who meet the eligibility criteria.
If you're also booking travel vaccines, we're one of very few registered Yellow Fever centres in the area, making us a one-stop clinic.
Most patients complete their consultation, vaccination, and observation period in under 30 minutes, with no long waits.
We are conveniently located in Ingrave and provide pharmacy services to patients across the wider Brentwood district and beyond.
Brentwood CM13 2BN, United Kingdom
ingravepharmacy@gmail.com
Bus 21 & 79 stop right outside
Yes. Private HPV vaccination is available for adults up to age 45. The vaccine can still offer protection if you haven’t been exposed to all strains it covers.
Completing the full course gives you the strongest protection. Partial vaccination still offers some benefit, but all recommended doses should be completed as scheduled.
Yes. Gardasil 9 is licensed and recommended for males. It protects against HPV-related anal cancer, genital warts, and oropharyngeal cancers in men and boys.
Studies show antibody levels remain protective for over 10 years. Booster doses are not currently recommended in the UK for people who completed the primary course.
In most cases, yes. Gardasil 9 can be given at the same visit as many travel vaccines. Our pharmacist will confirm what’s appropriate during your consultation.
Visit Ingrave Pharmacy in Brentwood for private HPV vaccination. Weekday appointments available with no GP referral required. Book your slot online or call us today.
