Contents:
- Medical Video: The changing epidemiology of HPV and cervical cancer
- HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer
- How many times does the HPV vaccine have to be obtained?
- Are there any side effects after doing the HPV vaccine?
Medical Video: The changing epidemiology of HPV and cervical cancer
Cervical cancer is the most frightening disease for women. There is one way for you to reduce the risk of this deadly disease by HPV vaccination. Before carrying out the HPV vaccine you might ask, how effective is the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer?
HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer
Vaccination is considered the most effective way to prevent the incubation of viruses in the human body, including Human papilloma virus (HPV) known as the virus that causes cervical cancer. The way it works is the same as vaccination you have known so far.
The body that has received vaccination by injection will form immune system and defense against the entry of the HPV virus into the cervix. That way, the HPV virus will not be able to enter especially grow and enlarge in the body, especially in the cervix.
HPV vaccine or human papilomavirus protect women from infection with the type of virus that causes cervical cancer. As reported by WHOHPV infection is the cause of 99.7% of cervical cancer, and this can be prevented by getting HPV vaccination.
How many times does the HPV vaccine have to be obtained?
For women over 13/14 years of age, three cervical cancer vaccines are recommended, namely in the month of 0 (the first month given the vaccine), 1-2 months after the first injection, and 6 months after the first injection.
Ideally, the HPV vaccine is given in adolescence, which is 11-12 years. For those aged 9 to 13/14 years, the HPV vaccine is given in two doses, with the second dose given in the range 6-12 months after the first dose. If your teenager's vaccine dose is not complete, you should consult a doctor to complete it immediately.
Not only women, men can also benefit from the HPV vaccine. For men, the HPV virus can also cause genital warts, anal cancer, and penile cancer, apart from cervical cancer.
Are there any side effects after doing the HPV vaccine?
The side effects of the HPV vaccine generally occur temporarily and are relatively mild. Some of the effects that are often complained about are swelling, pain and redness around the injection site and headache.
In addition, side effects that are not too often found are in the form of fever, nausea and pain around the arms, hands or feet until the appearance of an itchy red rash ...
Consult a doctor before you decide to get a cervical cancer vaccine. Ask for complete information to make proper consideration of the benefits that can be obtained and the risk of side effects.
