How much do you know about HPV vaccination?

I have shared with you about HPV (human papillomavirus) infection related issues before, and today I will talk with you about HPV vaccination to answer the doubts in the hearts of many women. For example, is the HPV vaccine safe?

You know, as long as the vaccines approved for the market are generally very safe, each of us is vaccinated with BCG and hepatitis B vaccine when we are born. Newborns can be vaccinated, and adults are naturally no problem. Most of the real problems are related to the vaccine manufacturing process, quality or unqualified storage. At present, more than 100 countries have launched the HPV vaccine, with tens of millions of people being vaccinated; even in many developed regions, the HPV vaccine is covered by medical insurance, and children are vaccinated for free. However, serious sequelae circulated on the Internet have not been scientifically confirmed.

In addition, many people have the following questions about HPV vaccination.

First, is the HPV vaccine only available to people who are not sexually active?

No, in theory, women who are not sexually active or who are HPV negative can be vaccinated. However, the best group to be vaccinated is women aged 9-26 who are asexual, and the vaccine is most effective. The bivalent and quadrivalent products that have been approved for sale in China are exempt from the instructions for women aged 9-25 and 20-45 years old respectively.

Second, if women are over age, can they still be vaccinated?

For women over the age of 45, HPV vaccination is not of great significance, because such people have been exposed to the HPV virus environment for many years. For over-aged female friends, the most important thing is to have regular cervical cancer screening. Even if you are vaccinated against HPV, you should not take it lightly, and you still need regular cervical cancer screening.

Third, can HPV positive people be vaccinated?

The late arrival of the HPV vaccine in China has caused many people not only to miss the optimal age for vaccination, but even some people are already HPV-positive patients. However, HPV positive does not mean that you cannot be vaccinated. There are many types of HPV. You may only be positive for one type. After vaccination, it can play a preventive and protective role against other subtypes.

Fourth, can men be vaccinated?

Yes, the HPV vaccine is not only for women, it can also prevent certain diseases in men. Some subtypes of HPV infection are associated with many skin or cancers, such as condyloma acuminatum, anal cancer, penile cancer, etc. Vaccination with quadrivalent or nine-valent vaccine can reduce the probability of males suffering from it, and at the same time, it can also avoid transmitting the virus to sexual partners. Therefore, men can also be vaccinated against HPV.

Of course, the questions listed here are only part of the HPV vaccine. If you have any questions about the HPV vaccine, you can leave a message in the comment area~

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