Every year, many women are affected by cervical cancer. There is also a vaccine to prevent it. Cervical cancer is a dangerous cancer that occurs in the mouth of the uterus (cervix), although it is completely preventable. If this cancer is detected at the right time, its treatment is possible. The main cause of cervical cancer is human papilloma virus (HPV). To prevent this, it is important to get tested on time and get the HPV vaccine. But there is a lack of awareness regarding this vaccine also. What is the right age to get it done, why is it important to get it done and can it be done even after being sexually active? Let us tell you about this-
Every girl should know these things related to HPV vaccine
According to health experts, the risk of cervical cancer can be reduced to a great extent with the HPV vaccine. It is very important to get it installed.
– HPV vaccine gives the body the ability to fight these dangerous viral types. This vaccine stops the virus before it becomes cancer.
According to health experts, the right age to get it installed is considered to be 9 to 14 years, however, it does not mean at all that you cannot get it installed after 14 years. Doctors advise to get it installed till the age of 45 years.
-If you are already sexually active and think that there is no benefit of this vaccine now, then this assumption is not correct. This vaccine is beneficial even after the start of sexual life and plays an important role in health protection. However, for better effect it is generally recommended to be applied before starting sexual life, but it should not be ignored even later.
– 2-3 doses of this vaccine are given. Doctor’s advice should be taken before getting the vaccine. Along with the vaccine, regular checkups are also important. Get Pap Smear test done every 1-2 years.
Apart from this, you should maintain safe sexual relations. Unprotected sexual relations can also cause many types of sexually transmitted diseases.
Let us tell you that there are no side effects after taking this vaccine. Some women may have mild fever and pain in the arm, although this resolves on its own. If you feel any discomfort after getting the vaccine, then definitely consult a doctor.
