The vaccine is part of the national vaccination program. Photo: Cuartoscuro
In Mexico they apply around 1.8 million doses per year of human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV), direct cause of cervical cancer, according to an article from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). But, at what age is your application recommended and who can access it for free.
More than 98% of cervical tumorsknown as cervical uterine carcinomaare related to the HPV infection.
At what age is the HPV vaccine recommended?
The HPV vaccine applies to fifth-grade primary school girls and 11-year-old girls out of school; two doses are applied. The second dose is applied 6 months after the first dose was applied.according to the Ministry of Health.
However, adolescents and young adults between 13 and 26 years old who have not been vaccinated, or who did not receive all doses, should also get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Las HPV vaccines They do not eliminate existing HPV infections, nor do they treat HPV-associated pathologies (they are not therapeutic).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), how it is transmitted
He HPV is a common infection that is primarily transmitted through sexual activity.. Although most infections are asymptomatic and resolve spontaneously, certain strains of HPV can cause genital warts and, in more severe cases, cervical cancer. The latter is the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide, and virtually all cases are related to HPV infection.
The early detection through tests such as Pap smear is essential to identify and treat preneoplastic lesions before they develop into invasive cancer. Besides, the Vaccination against HPV is an effective tool to prevent infection and reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer in the future.
Since 2012, the HPV vaccine is part of the national vaccination program. But, the first investigations by Dr. Alexander Pedroza, a UNAM researcher, indicate that the level of vaccination is “really low.”
The researcher pointed out in 2020, within a article from the UNAM Gazette, which although it is at the level of the entire health system, around 1.8 million doses are applied per year. Little coverage for a population of more than 125 million people, where it is estimated that 5.7% corresponds to women between 9 and 14 years of age.
2024-03-04 20:47:26
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