When taking the hpv vaccine
A major contributor to the cancer cervical and penile cancer by the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus, in the English translation) requires care and proper vaccinations - in order to avoid it. And there are two vaccines capable of inhibiting the emergence of the virus, they are: the quadrivalent, which prevents four types of the virus (the 16 and 18, responsible for cervical cancer and the 6 and 11, responsible for genital warts). There is also only a specific vaccine to prevent against types 16 and 18 (bivalent). In this article umComo, know when to take the HPV vaccine and prevent up .
How the vaccine works
The production of antibodies specific for each HPV subtype is stimulated by the vaccine. So the more your body produce antibodies, the more protected you will be as well - of course - the amount of antibodies that are present in the infected site. However, still no one knows for sure how long the vaccine can keep our protected body.
It is important to know, too, that the vaccine is not mandatory . And it does not replace going to the gynecologist or the use of condoms during sexual intercourse.
When you get the vaccine?
- Girls - girls aged between nine and thirteen years (therefore seek to an audience that - in theory - not yet started sex life, ensuring the effectiveness of the vaccine).
- Boys - boys can also take it from nine years old. But extends to the twenty-six years (to also prevent against anal cancer).
The application of the vaccine is made as follows:
- Bivalent - are three doses. Since the latter is applied one month after the application of the first and the third five months after the second application.
- Quadrivalent - also in three doses. The second is applied to two months after the first and the third six months after the second.
But public payphones apply a second dose six months after the first and third, just five years after the second.
Where to find the HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine for girls, can be found in health care. But for boys, only available in hospitals or private clinics, it is covered by some health insurance plans.
Side Effects
No side effects in people who received the application of the HPV vaccine in addition to the expected pain and swelling at the application site has not yet been realized.
HPV vaccine contraindication
People allergic to any component of the vaccine and people not included in the age group mentioned above. There are no studies that address regarding the application of the HPV vaccine in pregnant for now, vaccination is released.
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How To Prevent HPV
To prevent infection with the virus , the constant going to the gynecologist is required for routine examinations. Besides the use of condoms in all sexual intercourse, since this is the main and largest means of contamination with the virus.
The consumption of tobacco and drugs can also leave the weakest immune system, opening it to the infection.
