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(HealthyWomen brand) Why the HPV Vaccine Issues |
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SUPER: HPV = human papillomavirus HPV impacts nearly everybody Picture: Giant group of individuals with nearly everybody the identical shade |
Narrator: You’ve in all probability heard of HPV, however do you know that the majority of us will get it sooner or later? HPV stands for human papillomavirus. It’s the most typical sexually transmitted an infection, and it spreads so simply that nearly everybody who has intercourse will get HPV sooner or later of their lives. Utilizing condoms may also help shield you from some HPV, however they don’t present full safety from the virus. |
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SUPER: HPV could cause most cancers of the:
SUPER: Greater than 9 out of 10 cervical most cancers circumstances Picture: 9 out of 10 folks |
HPV is usually innocent. It doesn’t trigger any signs, and it may well go away by itself. Many individuals don’t even discover it. However when your physique doesn’t clear the virus, it may well trigger cervical most cancers, head and neck cancers, and cancers of the anus, vulva, vagina and penis. In truth, greater than 9 of 10 cervical most cancers circumstances are brought on by HPV. |
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Cartoon superwoman in a cape with “HPV VACCINE” emblazoned on the entrance of their swimsuit, standing with fingers on hips in “I’m right here to save lots of the day” pose SUPER: 9 out of 10 cancers prevented |
The excellent news? There’s an HPV vaccine, and it really works rather well. Greater than 9 out of 10 cancers brought on by HPV might be prevented with the vaccine. |
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SUPER: HPV vaccine ≠ stay virus Present superwoman at a blackboard writing X’s and O’s like a soccer plan. |
The vaccine doesn’t truly include HPV, nevertheless it teaches your immune system to acknowledge the virus, so it may well shield you in case you’re ever contaminated. |
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SUPER: Who ought to get the HPV vaccine?
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The HPV vaccine works finest in case you get it years earlier than you begin having intercourse, which is why it’s really helpful for teenagers between 11 and 12. Additionally, youthful folks have a stronger immune response to the vaccine, that means the safety might be simpler and last more. The CDC additionally recommends the HPV vaccine for folks as much as age 26 who haven’t had it but, in addition to some adults between 26 and 45. |
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Your healthcare supplier may also help you determine in case you ought to get the vaccine. |
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Girl in physician’s workplace, sporting a robe with ft in stirrups on examination desk with physician at finish of desk SUPER: Maintain getting screened and follow secure intercourse |
Despite the fact that the HPV vaccine works rather well, it doesn’t shield in opposition to all kinds of cervical most cancers. And it doesn’t shield in opposition to different sexually transmitted infections. So, it’s best to nonetheless get common Pap and HPV exams even in case you’ve been vaccinated — and at all times follow secure intercourse through the use of a condom. |
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Girl sitting together with her tween daughter and son in a physician’s workplace, speaking to their pediatrician Children get the vaccine. |
HPV is difficult to keep away from, however you possibly can take steps to guard your self and your kids from cancers brought on by the virus. Speak to your loved ones’s healthcare suppliers about scheduling the vaccine. |
This useful resource was created with assist from Merck.