HPV is a virus that is generally transmitted through sexual contact. It is a virus that can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact if there is an open wound on the skin. Contrary to what is known in society, it is not possible to transmit HPV through the use of swimming pools, shared toilets and towels, or through laser epilation or waxing. may cause cancer. Among these cancers, it is most commonly caused by uterine cancer, that is, cervical cancer.
Approximately 80-96% of women encounter HPV throughout their lives. However, our immune system clears this virus from our body at a rate of 98% within 2 years. However, in 2% of cases, HPV persists in the body. It may cause wounds in the cervix in a period of 2 to 15 years and cancer in the future.
One of the ways to protect against HPV is to get the HPV vaccine. Anyone from the age of 9 can get this vaccine. For children under 15 years of age, 2 doses with a 1-month interval are sufficient. HPV vaccination administered before sexual intercourse provides almost 100% protection against cancer. HPV vaccine protects not only against cervical cancer, but also against warts.
There are dual and quadruple HPV vaccines in our country. The nine-valent HPV vaccine will come to our country soon. The effectiveness of the vaccine increases as the number of HPV types it contains increases.
HPV vaccine does not cause cervical cancer or other genital cancers. It strengthens the immune system and helps clear HPV from the body. The vaccine does not contain mercury. All girls and boys aged 9 and over can be vaccinated against HPV. Non-significant side effects such as slight redness at the application site may occur after vaccination.
The rates and information given in the article are statements regarding the research results of Garland SM published in Clinical Infectious Diseases 2016.
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