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“HPV Vaccine” is an important vaccine that will help prevent infection with the HPV virus. that causes cervical cancer And many other types of cancer, check when to inject and how many needles are summarized here.
HPV Vaccine HPV Also known as Cervical cancer vaccine It is a vaccine used to prevent HPV infection. that is a major cause of cervical cancer
At present there are 3 species namely 2 species, 4 species and 9 species.
What diseases does the HPV vaccine protect against?
In addition to preventing cervical cancer In females, it can also prevent cancer of other organs, including
- vulvar cancer, vaginal wall
- anus
- oral cavity and pharynx
In men, the vaccine can prevent
- penis cancer
- anus
- oral cavity and pharynx
In addition, the 4-strain and 9-strain vaccines are also effective against genital and anal genital warts in both men and women.
How is the HPV vaccine injected?
- Can be injected from the age of 9 years and up
- should be injected before the age of sexual intercourse or before infection with the HPV virus, which will benefit the most in prevention
The HPV vaccination schedule depends on the age at which the vaccination was started:
- Before 15 years of age (before the 15th birthday) 2 injections, 6-12 months apart.
- After 15 years old, 3 injections at 0, 2 and 6 months
- If immunocompromised, 3 doses are recommended at 0, 2 and 6 months regardless of age.
- The Ministry of Health recommends HPV vaccination. In girls aged 11-12 years as the main target group, 2 injections are given 6-12 months apart.
- If it is a 2-strain vaccine, 3 doses are given at 0, 1 and 6 months.
What are the side effects of the HPV vaccine?
- Vaccines are very safe. No direct vaccination deaths have been identified.
- The most common side effects are pain, swelling, redness at the injection site. mild and disappears on its own within 2-3 days
- Other side effects that may occur include fever, nausea, headache, and dizziness, which are mild and resolve on their own.
Recommendations after injection
- Symptoms should be observed 15 minutes after each vaccination.
- Contraception should be taken at least 1 month after completing the vaccination.
Q: After receiving the HPV vaccine, do I still need to be screened for cervical cancer?
A: Even after vaccination Mature females need to be screened for cervical cancer. You should come for regular check-ups.
information by : Dr. Natkritta Phothiphonwat, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
2023-04-30 04:48:00
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