One Vaccine against many diseases.
In the majority of cases, Cervical Cancer is associated with the contraction of the virus - human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection.
Ensuring widespread immunization can largely reduce the rate of Cervical Cancer.
Gardasil 9 is the approved vaccine that is largely effective. It is effective in protecting against many highly infectious strains of the HPV virus. The vaccine was first introduced in 2006 and from then the rate of infection, genital warts, and cervical precancers have decreased. It also gives long-lasting protection against this virus.
It is ideal that this vaccine is given before the virus has been contracted or before an individual is sexually active. This vaccine can also prevent vaginal and vulvar cancer, genital warts, anal cancers, and mouth, throat, head, and neck cancers in women and men.
After the virus is contracted, the vaccine does not have much effect. It is therefore very important you get younger people vaccinated to prevent the spread of the HPV virus.
Do remember vaccines cannot treat an existing HPV infection
At what age should the vaccine be taken
The HPV vaccine can be given from the age of 9 to 45 years. Medical fraternities believe that children aged 11 to 12 years should get 2 doses of this vaccine with an interval period of 6 months. After the age of 15, children will require 3 doses of the vaccine with an interval of 6 months.
Speak to your pediatrician about the benefits and whether it is advisable to administer this vaccine to your child.
Regardless of age, speak to your doctor about getting vaccinated to protect yourself from HPV infection which leads to different types of cancer in certain cases.
The HPV vaccine is administered to all genders.
Who should not get vaccinated?
Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and those with allergies like yeast and latex.
Discuss with your doctor the components of the vaccine and if you have shown symptoms of allergy to those components in the past.
Can I take the vaccine later in life?
Yes, you can take the vaccine even after marriage or if you are already sexually active. If you have contacted one strain of the virus, the vaccine can prevent you from contracting other strains in the future.
Where can I take this Vaccine?
Gardasil 9 is available at Career Cancer Research Centre Bhopal,MP, ph-_______________
Or contact your nearest hospital. Do consult a good doctor before taking this vaccine or administering it to your children.
Any side effects of the Vaccine
Like most vaccines, Gardasil 9 can have side effects too. But not in all cases.
The most common side effects are mild like pain, redness, or swelling in the arm where the shot was taken. Dizziness or fainting is more common among teenagers. Nausea and headache were also reported in certain cases.