As soon as people hear the name of HPV vaccine (Human Papilloma Virus), a question comes to their mind that which disease is it taken to prevent? Through this article we will talk about this vaccine and the information related to it. Along with this, we will also know about which age group of people this vaccine is given.
HPV vaccine is given to prevent cervical cancer
Cancer is a fatal disease. Apart from being a dangerous disease, it is also very difficult to detect it in time. For your information, let us tell you that most of the people die due to this disease only because it is not detected in time. Most deaths in India are due to breast cancer. After this, death due to cervical is in second place. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix. But according to health experts, if cervical cancer is detected in time then life can be saved. This disease can be protected by getting HPV vaccine.
This vaccine protects against many cancers
This vaccine protects against cervical cancer as well as other cancers. Actually, this cancer occurs due to dirt or using dirty clothes during periods. If a girl takes it at an early age, the risk of infection is less. For your information, let us tell you that there are two types of vaccines. First- Cervarix and second Gardasil. This vaccine is very valuable. Its price ranges from 2.5 thousand to 4 thousand. Especially these are infections caused by sanitary napkins. According to health experts, there are some side effects of taking the vaccine like headache, vomiting and mild fever but this injection has no side effects. This vaccine is given to young girls up to 26 years of age. All young girls must get this vaccine. This vaccine can prevent cervical cancer.
What is HPV vaccine
HPV Vaccine (Human Papilloma Virus) is such a vaccine that produces antigen in the body. This antigen protects against papilloma virus infection. Girls should take this vaccine at an early age so that it protects against cervical cancer. This vaccine should be administered to people above 30 years of age. So that there will be no risk of infection with increasing age.
When should HPV vaccine be taken?
According to experts, this vaccine is given to girls and young girls. Girls whose periods have started can take this vaccine. This vaccine is not suitable for older women.
Who should not get vaccinated?
Pregnant women or seriously ill people should not take the HPV vaccine. This vaccine does not have that much effect on adults.