HPV infection in women can cause the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix. In some women, the disorder can then develop into cervical cancer.
For women, the cervical cancer vaccine is recommended three doses in a three times usage. The first vaccine is given in adolescence that is 11-12 years, and then a second vaccine is given one or two months after the first vaccine. Then, a third vaccine are given 6 months after the first vaccine.
The third dose of the vaccine is believed to be the long-term protection from HPV infection. If during adolescence doses of the vaccine is not yet complete, it is better to consult a doctor for a complete dose of the vaccine.
Not only women, men can also benefit from the vaccine. For men, HPV can also cause genital warts, anal cancer and throat cancer, apart from cervical cancer.
Group of men recommended to obtain the HPV vaccine that men who have sex with men or who have immune disorders and aged 26 years or younger.
Type Vaccine
HPV virus has various types. About 40 percent of all types of HPV can cause infections in the genital area. In addition, certain types can lead to cervical cancer.
Side Effects
Side effects of HPV vaccination generally occurs temporarily and relatively mild. Some effects are frequent complaints such as swelling, pain and redness around the injection site and headache.
In addition to the side effects too often found in the form of fever, nausea and pain around the arms, hands or feet until the appearance of itchy red rash. Then, there is also a very rare effect is inhibition of the respiratory tract and breathing difficulties.
Although relatively rare, HPV vaccine is also likely to trigger a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylactic allergies life-threatening.
Consult with your doctor before you decide to obtain a cervical cancer vaccine. Ask for further information in order to make a proper judgment about the benefits that can be obtained and there is the risk of side effects.
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