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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that is a common sexually transmitted infection. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Some types of genital HPV may cause genital warts, while other types of genital HPV are linked to abnormal cell changes on the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancers, including; vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, penile cancer, anal cancer, cancers of tonsils, oropharyngeal cancer.

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Cervical cancer: A preventable deadly cancer

According to the World Health Organization, in 2020, cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer found in women worldwide. We now know that the human papillomavirus or HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer.

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HPV vaccine FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are two methods for cervical cancer screening: Pap smear or Co-test. The Co-test method enhances accuracy since it can detect abnormalities at the cellular level.

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HPV - Zip Up Challenge: You may get HPV in your lifetime…

In 2018, an estimated 570,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide and about 311,000 women died from the disease. Persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types is the main cause of cervical cancer.

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You may get HPV in your lifetime…

HPV strains 16 and 18 alone are responsible for 70% of all cervical cancer cases. Most of HPV infection are contracted through sexual intercourse.

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5 Important Facts About HPV and the HPV Vaccine

The introduction of the HPV vaccine 13 years ago marked a significant advance in the prevention of cervical cancer and other cancers linked to the human papillomavirus.

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