The majority of cervical cancers are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease. Widespread immunization with the HPV vaccine could decrease the global impact of cervical cancer and some other HPV-related cancers. What you should know more about the HPV vaccine.
What exactly is the HPV vaccine?
The HPV vaccine guards against other types of HPV that can cause cancer or genital warts. The HPV vaccine, also known as Gardasil 9, protects against:
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HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for 80% of cases of cervical cancer.
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HPV types 6 and 11, account for 90% of genital warts.
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There are five more HPV types that can cause cancer of the cervix, anus, vulva/vagina, penis, or throat (types 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58).
Why should you be vaccinated against HPV?
There was a significant decrease in precancerous lesions & genital warts among individuals aged 15 to 24, as well as an 87% reduction in cervical cancer cases in women who were immunized between the ages of 12 and 13, compared to those who were not. This is significant because HPV is responsible for nearly all cervical cancer cases.
Who Shouldn't Get an HPV Vaccination?
Inform your doctor if you have any severe allergies. Some individuals should not receive certain HPV vaccines if they:
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They ever experienced a potentially fatal allergic response to any HPV ingredient or last dose of the HPV vaccine.
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They are allergic to yeast (Gardasil and Gardasil 9).
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They are expecting a child.
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HPV vaccines are safe for kids who are only mildly ill, such as those with a fever lesser than 101 degrees, a cold, a runny nose, or a cough. People suffering from a severe or moderate illness should pause until they recover.
How Effective Are These Vaccines?
HPV vaccination is extremely effective. Over 90% of HPV-related cancers could be prevented with an HPV vaccine.
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Infections with the HPV types that cause the majority of HPV cancers & genital warts have lowered by 88% among teen girls & 81% among young adult women since HPV vaccination was first advised in 2006.
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Genital warts are becoming less common in teenagers and young adults.
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HPV vaccination has also helped to reduce the number of cases.
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HPV vaccination has also decreased the number of cervix precancers in young women.
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The protection offered by HPV vaccines for HPV prevention is long-lasting in most cases.
Source: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex/hpv/should-i-get-hpv-vaccine
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/hpv/public/index.html
https://www.mskcc.org/news/think-you-re-too-old-get-hpv-vaccine-prevent-cancer-maybe-not
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