What follow-up protocols should I implement for patients who have received the HPV vaccine?

Follow-up protocols for patients who have received the HPV vaccine include:

• Encouraging women from age 25 to 64 years to participate in the NHS cervical screening programme regardless of vaccination status, as vaccination does not eliminate the need for screening to detect precancerous lesions early.
• Advising sexually active girls and women to use additional barrier contraception methods such as condoms to reduce the risk of HPV infection, since the vaccine does not protect against all HPV types and condom use also protects against other STIs.
• Providing education on limiting the number of sexual partners to reduce HPV exposure risk.
• Ensuring accurate recording and documentation of vaccination status in patient-held and electronic health records to support ongoing care and screening invitations.

There is no indication for increased cervical screening surveillance solely based on HPV vaccination status; screening should continue according to national guidelines for the general population.