Poonam Pandey's Fake Cervical Cancer Death, Wake Up Call For HPV Vaccines?
By: Aleesha Sam | February 04, 2024
Poonam Pandey is alive and doesn't have cervical cancer, her Fake death was to promote HPV vaccines.
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HPV vaccine prevents sexual infections because of human pallipomavirus. HPV is linked to various cancers, including cervical cancer.
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Vaccinating young girls reduces their risk of cervical cancer. Starting the vaccine series at a young age provides the best protection. The HPV vaccine for women is recommended ages 9 to 45.
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In India, the most well-known HPV vaccine is Gardasil (a quadrivalent vaccine), another inculdes Cervarix (a bivalent vaccine ).
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The HPV vaccines is not only meant for girls but is also for men aged 9 to 45. Although in India CERVAVAC is for boys and men aged 9-26 to prevent anal cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, and genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11.
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The HPV vaccine typically requires a series of doses for full protection. Ensuring that young girls complete the series
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Starting vaccination around ages 11-12 provides the best protection against HPV.
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The HPV vaccine is a crucial tool for protecting the health of young girls by preventing HPV infections and reducing the risk of associated cancers and other health complications later in life.