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Dr Sushruta Mokadam said there is "no knowledge" about HPV vaccination. "Limited promotion and education campaigns focus on younger populations, and inadequate dissemination of expanded age guidelines contribute to lower awareness of HPV vaccination among older individuals."
Developed and manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII), Cervavac is India's first homegrown HPV vaccine for preventing cervical cancer.
Men are at as much risk of contracting HPV virus and developing cancer as women.
HPV vaccine doses do not need to be repeated if the immunisation schedule is disrupted.
Can the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?
Women above 30 should consider Pap testing every five years if paired with HPV co-testing.
HPV vaccinations can protect against high-risk Human papillomavirus (HPV) and the problems they can cause, Cervical Cancer.
There is growing evidence that transgender women who have undergone gender-affirming surgery might have got a neo-cervix as a result of the surgery and might also lie at risk of developing cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is alone not able cause the cancer but there are additional lifestyle factors that might contribute, says the expert
Experts debunk myths about the new cervical cancer vaccine that is supposed to be a groundbreaking treatment for this disease in women.
Owing to poor hygiene, lack of awareness and inadequate screening, the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in rural India than it is in urban India.
Cervical cancer is the most common type of cancers caused by HPV. Both boys and girls are advised to get two doses of vaccine between 9-14 years.
Chances of getting cervical cancer don't stop at HPV Vaccinations. Here is why cervical cancer screening is important and women should opt for it even if they are vaccinated.
Here is how the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus) can lead to cervical cancer. Read on to know more about this, and speak to the doctor about the HPV vaccine, if you haven't taken it yet.
HPV vaccination is recommended to lower the chances of developing cervical cancer. But who all can take HPV vaccines and when?
If you're not vaccinated, several factors can increase your risk for contracting HPV virus and cervical cancer. Read to know the right age to get HPV vaccine, types, dosage, etc.
Vaccination is the best option to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers. Know how to get the shots -
HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, can cause cervical cancer. But single vaccine can prevent this.
Dr Sushruta Mokadam said there is "no knowledge" about HPV vaccination. "Limited promotion and education campaigns focus on younger populations, and inadequate dissemination of expanded age guidelines contribute to lower awareness of HPV vaccination among older individuals."
Developed and manufactured by Serum Institute of India (SII), Cervavac is India's first homegrown HPV vaccine for preventing cervical cancer.
Men are at as much risk of contracting HPV virus and developing cancer as women.
Can the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?
Women above 30 should consider Pap testing every five years if paired with HPV co-testing.
HPV vaccinations can protect against high-risk Human papillomavirus (HPV) and the problems they can cause, Cervical Cancer.
There is growing evidence that transgender women who have undergone gender-affirming surgery might have got a neo-cervix as a result of the surgery and might also lie at risk of developing cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is alone not able cause the cancer but there are additional lifestyle factors that might contribute, says the expert
Experts debunk myths about the new cervical cancer vaccine that is supposed to be a groundbreaking treatment for this disease in women.
Owing to poor hygiene, lack of awareness and inadequate screening, the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in rural India than it is in urban India.
Cervical cancer is the most common type of cancers caused by HPV. Both boys and girls are advised to get two doses of vaccine between 9-14 years.
Chances of getting cervical cancer don't stop at HPV Vaccinations. Here is why cervical cancer screening is important and women should opt for it even if they are vaccinated.
Here is how the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus) can lead to cervical cancer. Read on to know more about this, and speak to the doctor about the HPV vaccine, if you haven't taken it yet.
HPV vaccination is recommended to lower the chances of developing cervical cancer. But who all can take HPV vaccines and when?
If you're not vaccinated, several factors can increase your risk for contracting HPV virus and cervical cancer. Read to know the right age to get HPV vaccine, types, dosage, etc.
Vaccination is the best option to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers. Know how to get the shots -
HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, can cause cervical cancer. But single vaccine can prevent this.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are witnessing a downturn globally and in India, there is a lot of debate regarding their inclusion in the country's Universal Immunization Programme. As the vaccine debate continues we share some natural ways of controlling the symptoms of this group of viruses.
HPV vaccine doses do not need to be repeated if the immunisation schedule is disrupted.
Luckily, there are medical treatments available for human papillomavirus infection. Read on to know about them.
Know the risk factors of human papillomavirus infection to stay away from this condition.
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