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What is the primary purpose of HPV vaccination?

  • To treat cervical cancer
  • To diagnose HPV infection
  • To prevent cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases (correct)
  • To prevent genital warts
  • Which type of HPV vaccine protects against HPV 6 and 11?

  • Trivalent vaccine
  • Quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil) (correct)
  • Bivalent vaccine (Cervarix)
  • Pentavalent vaccine
  • Who is recommended to get vaccinated against HPV?

  • Only girls and women
  • Only men who have sex with men (MSM) and immunocompromised individuals
  • Only boys and men
  • Girls and boys aged 11-12 years, and catch-up vaccination for girls, women, boys, and men up to age 26 (correct)
  • What is a benefit of HPV vaccination?

    <p>Reduces the risk of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the efficacy of HPV vaccination against HPV 16 and 18?

    <p>90-100%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the bivalent HPV vaccine?

    <p>Cervarix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of cervical cancers are caused by HPV 16 and 18?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of HPV vaccination?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of cervical cancer?

    <p>HPV infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    HPV Vaccination

    What is HPV Vaccination?

    • HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination is a prevention method against cervical cancer
    • HPV is a common virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer
    • The vaccine protects against certain types of HPV that are most likely to cause cervical cancer

    Types of HPV Vaccines

    • Two types of HPV vaccines are available:
      • Bivalent vaccine (Cervarix): protects against HPV 16 and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancers
      • Quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil): protects against HPV 6, 11, 16, and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts

    Who Should Get Vaccinated?

    • The HPV vaccine is recommended for:
      • Girls and boys aged 11-12 years
      • Catch-up vaccination for girls and women aged 13-26 years
      • Boys and men aged 13-21 years
      • Men who have sex with men (MSM) and immunocompromised individuals aged 22-26 years

    Benefits of HPV Vaccination

    • Reduces the risk of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions
    • Reduces the risk of genital warts and other HPV-related diseases
    • Reduces the risk of HPV-related diseases in men, such as genital warts and anal cancer

    Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination

    • Studies have shown that HPV vaccination is highly effective in preventing HPV-related diseases
    • Vaccine efficacy ranges from 90% to 100% against HPV 16 and 18

    Safety and Side Effects

    • HPV vaccination is generally safe and well-tolerated
    • Common side effects include:
      • Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
      • Fatigue
      • Headache
      • Muscle or joint pain

    HPV Vaccination

    • HPV vaccination is a prevention method against cervical cancer, with HPV being a common virus that can cause genital warts and cervical cancer.
    • The vaccine protects against certain types of HPV that are most likely to cause cervical cancer.

    Types of HPV Vaccines

    • Two types of HPV vaccines are available: bivalent vaccine (Cervarix) and quadrivalent vaccine (Gardasil).
    • Cervarix protects against HPV 16 and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancers.
    • Gardasil protects against HPV 6, 11, 16, and 18, which cause 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts.

    Who Should Get Vaccinated?

    • The HPV vaccine is recommended for girls and boys aged 11-12 years.
    • Catch-up vaccination is recommended for girls and women aged 13-26 years, boys and men aged 13-21 years, and men who have sex with men (MSM) and immunocompromised individuals aged 22-26 years.

    Benefits of HPV Vaccination

    • Reduces the risk of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions.
    • Reduces the risk of genital warts and other HPV-related diseases.
    • Reduces the risk of HPV-related diseases in men, such as genital warts and anal cancer.

    Effectiveness of HPV Vaccination

    • HPV vaccination is highly effective in preventing HPV-related diseases, with vaccine efficacy ranging from 90% to 100% against HPV 16 and 18.

    Safety and Side Effects

    • HPV vaccination is generally safe and well-tolerated.
    • Common side effects include pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, fatigue, headache, and muscle or joint pain.

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    Test your knowledge about Human Papillomavirus vaccination, its types, and how it prevents cervical cancer.

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