Protect Yourself: Get Vaccinated Against HPV at PACE Hospitals
Author : PACE Hospitals | Published On : 27 Apr 2024
PACE Hospitals is committed to your health and well-being. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to various cancers, including cervical cancer. However, HPV Vaccination in Hyderabad offers a safe and effective way to prevent these cancers.
What is HPV?
HPV is a very common virus. Nearly everyone who is sexually active will come into contact with HPV at some point in their lives. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and some can cause:
Cervical cancer in women
Vaginal cancer
Anal cancer
Penile cancer
Oropharyngeal cancer (throat cancer)
Benefits of HPV Vaccination:
The HPV vaccine is highly effective in preventing HPV-related cancers and genital warts. Vaccination is recommended for both males and females between the ages of 9 and 45.
HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer:
The huge burden of cervical cancer mortality, especially in the low- and middle-income countries, can be greatly attributed to decades of neglect by the global health community. Nevertheless, with the recent increase in global advocacy for women’s health, the World Health Organization (WHO) devised as strategy to achieve its goal for 2030. By 2030 the WHO strives to achieve the following:
90% of girls (15 years of age) are to be fully vaccinated with HPV vaccine.
70% of women must be screened using a high-performance test by 35 years of age and again by 45 years of age.
90% of women suffering from cervical disease are treated, which should include:
90% of women with precancer treated.
90% of women with invasive cancer managed.
Through these goals, WHO anticipates for a global elimination of cervical cancer, which can be defined as an incidence of cases < 4 per 1,00,000 women per year globally.
Role of HPV vaccination in reducing cervical cancers
The WHO aims to achieve the goal through:
Low-cost approaches to screening and treating cervical cancer precursors
Development of resource-appropriate management guidelines
Novel approaches to surgical training
Initiatives to increase global access to anti-cancer drugs
Along with the above factors, the WHO also ensures a constant and steady flow of commercial availability of prophylactic HPV vaccines which also plays an important role in the eradication of cervical cancers.
Among various other factors which prompted the initiation of the aforementioned campaign, the prime reason included is the slow roll-out of HPV vaccination. The other factors could include low levels of screening as well as limited access to cervical cancer treatment.
Getting Vaccinated at PACE Hospitals:
PACE Hospitals makes getting vaccinated against HPV convenient and easy. Here's what you need to know:
Who can get vaccinated? Anyone aged 9-45 can receive the HPV vaccine.
Schedule: The recommended dosage depends on age. Those starting at 9-14 years old require two doses, while those starting at 15-26 or with compromised immunity require three doses.
Appointment: Schedule your appointment online by filling out the "Request an Appointment for HPV Vaccination" form, or call our appointment desk at 04048486868.
