On April 5, the vaccination campaign against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) began in Villa del Carbón, State of Mexico (Mexico); we tell you in where will it apply the vacuna VPH as ages is directed.
Governor Alfredo del Mazo called on families to participate, in order to prevent cases of cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of death for women worldwide.
The state president pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced access to vacuna VPHso it is important to resume the campaign, since in this case girls are supported to prevent diseases.
The Secretary of Health of Edomex informed that the vacuna VPH It protects from the more than 150 serotypes of this virus, including the most oncogenic ones, such as serotypes 6, 11, 16 and 18, which are the most dangerous for generating carcinogenic lesions.
Who will receive the HPV vaccine in Edomex?
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The vaccination campaign against VPH It is aimed at girls between the ages of nine and 11, to prevent cases of cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of death for women worldwide.
Risk factors that contribute to the development of cervical cancer are the beginning of unprotected sexual life in adolescence, smoking, sexually transmitted infections, more than 3 pregnancies and not having been screened for cancer, according to the
Health Secretary
Mexican.
To prevent the VPH It is necessary to apply the vaccine, use the condom correctly and perform the Pap smear and the human papillomavirus test.
Where is the HPV vaccine given?
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Girls can apply vacuna VPH in the health unit closest to your home, which will be able to locate
in this link
selecting the corresponding municipality.
The schedules are subject to the provisions of each medical unit, so it is recommended to verify this information with the health center.
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