HPV Vaccine is a non-infectious recombinant quadrivalent vaccine prepared from the highly purified virus-like particles of the major capsid L1 protein of Human Papillomavirus types 6, 11, 16, and 18. The VLPs contain nonviral DNA, they cannot infect cells, reproduce, or cause disease. It helps in developing immunity by stimulating the immune system to produce relevant antibodies. Women need to take this vaccine as it helps in developing immunity against Cervical cancer.
Uses
HPV Vaccine belongs to the category of medicines called immunizing agents. It is given to individuals aged nine to twenty-six years to prevent various diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Human papillomavirus can cause genital warts, cancer of the cervix (cervical cancer), anal cancer, and various cancers of the vulva or vagina.
Dosage
Children / Adolescents
Age 9-13 years
- 2-dose schedule
- Dose 1: Day 0
- Dose 2: 6-12 months after first dose
(If the second dose is given <5 months after the first, a third dose should be given.)
Adolescents & Adults
Age ≥14 years
- 3-dose schedule
- Dose 1: Day 0
- Dose 2: 2 months after first dose
- Dose 3: 6 months after first dose
Side effects
The most common side effects are headache, fever, nausea, dizziness, and pain or swelling at the injection site.
Other information
Cervical Cancer Vaccine is commonly prescribed to prevent cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancers associated with human papillomavirus (HPV) in women. It also helps protect against anal cancer and genital warts in both men and women. However, it is not used to treat these conditions which are caused by HPV. This is an HPV vaccine with types 6, 11, 16, and 18.
HPV Vaccine is injected under the observation of a doctor. This injection will be given in two or three doses several months apart. Before taking this vaccine, inform your doctor if you have ever fainted with a previous injection or if you have a weak immune system. Patients who have recently been cured of cancer should share with their doctor before getting this vaccine. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman. This vaccine is not an alternative to routine cervical screening.
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