Vaccination for women is mandatory to prevent various diseases. Preferably, all women, regardless of age, should be conscious of the benefits of vaccinations. Here we are going to see the benefits of cervical cancer vaccination in detail in this blog.
What is Cervical cancer:
The lower part of the uterus that links to the vagina is known as the cervix. A kind of cancer that arises in the cells of the cervix is cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in India which is caused by long-lasting infection with certain types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Almost most of you have been infected by this virus at least once in your life like a cold and fever.
If you have good immunity, then the virus will be cleared by itself. But for some, this virus will persist leading to chances of cancer. Infection with HPV types that cause the majority of cervical cancers can be prevented with the HPV vaccination.
Why is the HPV vaccine important?
This vaccine can prevent the majority of cases of cervical cancer if it is given before the attack of the virus in many women. As per the statistics report, the risk of HPV infection is reduced by 80% to 85% in vaccinated persons. Moreover, vulvar and vaginal cancer can be prevented with this vaccine. Further, the vaccine protects both men and women from genital warts, anal cancer, and mouth, throat, head, and neck malignancies.
Who should be vaccinated?
*The main target group for vaccination is young children from 9 -15 years
*Young adolescents and young adults can be vaccinated preferably before marriage.
Can men take this vaccine?
Cervical cancer vaccination has some restrictions as follows
*Pregnant women should avoid taking this vaccine
*And men and women who have allergy problems should avoid this vaccine
Is this vaccine safe and affordable?
Fear naturally occurs in people when a new medicine is introduced to the market. Thus many will have queries about whether this vaccine is safe or not. This vaccine came into usage 15 years before and there are no dangerous complications reported so far. Hence you can have this vaccine without any fear in your mind.
Currently, we have imported vaccines that can be used for HPV vaccination. One of our Indian companies is almost ready to launch the Indian version of the HPV vaccine which can be at a very affordable price. Although HPV vaccination prevents the majority of cervical cancer-causing infections, there are a few more HPV which are uncovered in this. Hence, pap smear screening at regular intervals is a must.
TO CONCLUDE:
As to the proverb ” Prevention is better than cure”, prevent this condition by getting vaccinated at the appropriate age. Additionally have good perineal hygiene to prevent your genital parts from being infected. Consult your gynecologist, get vaccinated, and protect yourself from cervical cancer.
