As per the data by CDC, HPV or human papillomavirus is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women will get the virus at some point in their lives, if they don't get vaccinated.
High-risk types of HPV can cause certain types of CANCER. Worldwide HPV causes more than 700,000 cancers every year.
Vaccination is highly effective and is the ONLY WAY to prevent all the health problems caused by the virus.
As per the data by CDC, HPV or human papillomavirus is so common that nearly all sexually active men and women will get the virus at some point in their lives, if they don't get vaccinated.
High-risk types of HPV can cause certain types of CANCER. Worldwide HPV causes more than 700,000 cancers every year.
Vaccination is highly effective and is the ONLY WAY to prevent all the health problems caused by the virus.
92% of HPV-caused cancers can be prevented by getting the HPV vaccine.
Remember, vaccinating men against HPV is as important as vaccinating the women population.
What is HPV?
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a highly contagious virus. It is most commonly spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin touching withareas infected with HPV.
Even if the infected person shows no signs and symptoms of HPV, he can still pass on the infection to the other person.
HPV and its link with Cancer
HPV can lead to cancers in both men and women. In most cases, it goes away on its own. But if your immune system fails to fight it off, the virus stays back to cause certain cancers later in life.
HPV causes:
60% of Anal & Cervical Cancers
70% of Vaginal and Vulva Cancers
60% of Penile Cancers
What is HPV?
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a highly contagious virus. It is most commonly spread through vaginal, oral or anal sex. It can also be transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin touching withareas infected with HPV.
Even if the infected person shows no signs and symptoms of HPV, he can still pass on the infection to the other person.
HPV and its link with Cancer
HPV can lead to cancers in both men and women. In most cases, it goes away on its own. But if your immune system fails to fight it off, the virus stays back to cause certain cancers later in life.
HPV causes:
60% of Anal & Cervical Cancers
70% of Vaginal and Vulva Cancers
60% of Penile Cancers
How unfortunate it is that an absolutely preventable cancer is the second prime cause for cancer deaths among Indian women?
In India, Cervical Cancer ranks among the top 3 public health issues that need to be addressed URGENTLY.
Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer
among women globally.
HPV (Type 16 & 18) is responsible for causing 70% of cervical cancers. They are the most high-risk types of the virus known to increase the risk of cancers and precancerous cervical lesions. Although most HPV infections resolve on their own, there is a chance that it might develop into cervical cancer later.
Timely vaccination and regular cervical screening can reduce the risk of such infections in women.
How unfortunate it is that an absolutely preventable cancer is the second prime cause for cancer deaths among Indian women?
In India, Cervical Cancer ranks among the top 3 public health issues that need to be addressed URGENTLY.
Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer
among women globally.
HPV (Type 16 & 18) is responsible for causing 70% of cervical cancers. They are the most high-risk types of the virus known to increase the risk of cancers and precancerous cervical lesions. Although most HPV infections resolve on their own, there is a chance that it might develop into cervical cancer later.
Timely vaccination and regular cervical screening can reduce the risk of such infections in women.
HPV vaccination is highly effective in fighting off the infection and preventing all the health problems caused by the virus.
To protect your kids against the high-risk and cancer-causing types of HPV, routine vaccination is recommended between 9 to 14 years of their age. The vaccine involves two doses that need to be given 6 months apart.
Adults who have missed their vaccination can get it between the ages 27 to 45 years. Consult your doctor before getting the vaccine.
How unfortunate it is that an absolutely preventable cancer is the second prime cause for cancer deaths among Indian women?
As per IAP:
| AGE GROUP (yrs.) | DOSAGE |
|---|---|
| 9-14 | 2 Doses* |
| 15-26 | 3 Doses** |
| 27-45 | 3 Doses** |
* Gap between the 1st & 2nd dose should be 6 months. the vaccine.
** Gap between the 1st & 2nd dose should be 2 months and the 1st & 3rd dose should be 6 months.
HPV vaccination is highly effective in fighting off the infection and preventing all the health problems caused by the virus.
To protect your kids against the high-risk and cancer-causing types of HPV, routine vaccination is recommended between 9 to 14 years of their age. The vaccine involves two doses that need to be given 6 months apart.
Adults who have missed their vaccination can get it between the ages 27 to 45 years. Consult your doctor before getting the vaccine.
How unfortunate it is that an absolutely preventable cancer is the second prime cause for cancer deaths among Indian women?
As per IAP:
| AGE GROUP (yrs.) | DOSAGE |
|---|---|
| 9-14 | 2 Doses* |
| 15-26 | 3 Doses** |
| 27-45 | 3 Doses** |
* Gap between the 1st & 2nd dose should be 6 months. the vaccine.
** Gap between the 1st & 2nd dose should be 2 months and the 1st & 3rd dose should be 6 months.