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The HPV vaccine can prevent cervical cancer and penile cancer.
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GridHEALTH.id – Cervical cancer mostly related to human papillomavirus (HPV), an infection that can be transmitted sexually through vaginal or oral or anal exposure and also through skin-to-skin contact.
Cervical cancer is increasing worldwide and can be reduced only by giving vaccine HPV.
Globally, the age of peak incidence of cervical cancer is 55-59 years. Latest data from National Cancer Registry Program (NCRP) showed that the most common cancer sites among women were the breast and cervix.
“The HPV vaccine is intended for cervical cancer prevention and therefore the vaccine should be given at the age of 9-45 years, preferably before sexual intercourse,” said Dr. Sravanthi Gadhiraju, Consultant Gynecologist, Obstetrician and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospital, in India.
Quoted from the Medical News Today page, There are three types of HPV vaccine available globally: bivalent, quadrivalent, and 9-valent.
– I have HPV bivalve given to girls and young women aged 9 to 45 years to prevent cervical cancer, which is caused by HPV strains 16 and 18.
This vaccine can be given even if the patient tests positive for HPV or has had an abnormal Pap smear in the past.
– Quadrivalent HPV vaccine protects against infections caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.
Strains 16 and 18 are responsible for 70-80% of cervical cancers and 6 & 11 are responsible for at least 90% of genital warts.
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This vaccine can be given even if the patient tests positive for the HPV test or has had an abnormal Pap smear in the past.
It shows 98-100% protection against cervical cancer, vulvar vaginal cancer and genital warts.
Also, the quadrivalent vaccine can be given immediately after delivery at discharge or at the first follow-up.
– I have HPV 9-Valent It is used for girls and young women from 9 to 26 years old to prevent cervical/vaginal/vulvar cancer, anal cancer and genital warts caused by 9 types of HPV strains.
The 9-valent HPV vaccine is given even to boys to prevent penile cancer
HPV vaccine dosing schedule. The HPV vaccine should be given between the ages of 9-45 years, preferably before sexual intercourse.
– At the age of 9-14 years, 2 doses with an interval of 6 months. (0 and 6 months)
– At the age of 15-45 years, 3 doses are given at an interval of 0, 2 and 6 months
– HPV vaccine can be given as a postpartum vaccine at 0.1 and 4 month intervals
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– The HPV vaccine can be given as a catch vaccine also for those who have missed their vaccination at a young age. The recommended age group is 9-45 years.
However, the HPV vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women and people who are seriously ill.
If not vaccinated, several factors can increase the risk of contracting the HPV virus and cervical cancer, such as:
– Have unprotected sex
– Multiple sexual partners
– Contact with infectious wounds
– Smoking or chewing tobacco
– Immune disorders
– Have multiple pregnancies with short distance
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– Regular intake of unhealthy food
– Long term use of contraception
– Family history of cervical cancer
It is recommended to use a condom during sex to prevent contracting the HPV virus.
Pap smears are recommended periodically or as recommended by a doctor. Certain common symptoms of cervical cancer are pelvic pain, bleeding after vaginal sex, between periods, after menopause and painful sex.
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