The human papillomavirus or commonly known as HPV is the principal cause of cervical cancer in women.
HPV is transmitted through sexual contact, and there are about 40 types
HPV that are quite harmful. HPV virus has also been associated with other kinds of cancers, such as
vaginal, penile, vulvar, mouth, anal, and throat cancers. A HPV infection leads to specific types of
cancer in men as well as women.
Many people infected with HPV also get genital warts, cervical cancer and
other forms of cancer. But most people who contract the disease do not show any symptoms.
Cancers caused by the papillomavirus are prevalent but can be prevented by the HPV Vaccination which we
offer at all our pharmacies.
Is the HPV Vaccination effective?
If an individual is not infected with any of the virus types present in the
HPV vaccine, protection against the varieties that cause cervical cancers is almost 100%, and
protection against the types that cause genital warts is around 99%. Therefore the HPV Vaccination
is highly recommended before the onset of any sexual activity. However, a person can be
administered the vaccine after becoming sexually active.
Who Should Get This Vaccine?
• Either Gardasil or Gardasil-9 is advised for boys and girls
11 or 12 years old or starting at nine years old.
• The HPV vaccination is also recommended for individuals up
to 26 years old who haven't already received the vaccine or finished the series of shots.
• HPV Vaccine can offer excellent protection against
HPV-based cancers in any age group.
• Certain individuals who may have new sexual contacts
shortly and might be exposed to HPV should also consider getting vaccinated.
The HPV virus can lay dormant inside the body and can be spread through
unprotected sexual contact. Pregnant women can spread HPV to their fetuses.
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