Hello Awesomites!
HPV infection can cause:
HPV infection can cause:
-cancers of the cervix, vagina, and vulva in women;
-cancers of the penis in men; and
-cancers of the anus and back of the throat, including the base of the tongue and tonsils (oropharynx), in both women and men.
3 vaccines are available :-
1.Gardasil (6,11,16,18)
2.Cervarix (16,18)
3.Gardasil 9
1.Gardasil (6,11,16,18)
2.Cervarix (16,18)
3.Gardasil 9
Is HPV vaccine only for girls?
No, it is for both boys and girls.
No, it is for both boys and girls.
Age 11-26 years.
Then what is that 9-11 years or 11-12 years criteria?
Actually most of the vaccination programme for adolescent is in that age group. So to avoid that extra visit it has been scheduled so.
Then what is that 9-11 years or 11-12 years criteria?
Actually most of the vaccination programme for adolescent is in that age group. So to avoid that extra visit it has been scheduled so.
What about beyond 26 years?
It is not required because such cases are either already exposed or already infected.
In <14 years -2 doses is needed to mount same immunity.
It is not required because such cases are either already exposed or already infected.
In <14 years -2 doses is needed to mount same immunity.
Dose 2 or 3 .
-interval between the doses should be of 4 weeks.
Route intramuscular
Type capsid proteins.
Pregnancy is a contraindication. But if did vaccination then no need to abort.
For the doubts regarding vaccination, you should consult your physician.
-Upasana Y. :)
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