Does it matter if you have your hpv jab in yr 8 when 15?

It is preferable to receive the HPV vaccine at the recommended age, which is typically between the ages of 9 and 13, as part of the school vaccination programme. However, it is still beneficial to receive the vaccine later, even up until age 26. The vaccine's effectiveness in preventing HPV infection and related diseases decreases with increasing age, but it remains valuable to reduce the risk of developing HPV-related health problems later in life. In your specific case, it would have been ideal to receive the HPV jab in Year 8, but it is still worth getting vaccinated at age 15.