Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a group of 200 related viruses, a dozen of which cause different types of cancers- cervical, oropharyngeal, vaginal and vulvar, penile and anal. HPV causes sexually transmitted infections. The HPV vaccine can prevent types of cancers in both women and men, only before they get infected. The vaccine is routinely recommended for all people, from age 9-10 through 26 years. It is administered intramuscularly in the upper arm or in the thigh muscle (higher anterolateral area).
Certain points to remember:
The vaccine might be ineffective if someone takes it after being infected
The response to the vaccine is better at younger ages than it is at older ages
The vaccine isn’t recommended for pregnant women or people having life-threatening allergies.
Both boys and girls can take this vaccine to prevent spread of the infection.
The HPV vaccine do not prevent any other sexually transmitted diseases.
The vaccine stimulates the immune system of the body to produce antibodies. These, in future are able to encounter HPV and prevent it from infecting cells.
Virus like particles formed by the HPV surface components lack the viral DNA. They closely resemble the natural virus, and can induce high levels of antibody production by the body.
The HPV vaccine is highly effective and plays a major role in providing protection against cervical cancer. https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7USZHpO0T/?utm_medium=tumblr