Will the Cabinet Minister confirm how many people have received the HPV vaccine in schools since 2008?
Answered by Deputy Minister for Public and Preventative Health | Answered on 18/08/2026
The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme is an important part of our efforts to prevent disease and improve long-term health outcomes for young people in Wales.
Information provided by Public Health Wales indicates that between 1 January 2008 and 13 August 2026, 321,853 individuals in Wales received at least one HPV vaccination administered in a school or examination centre setting.