Although cervical cancer is the most common type of cancer caused by HPV, it also causes penile, anal and throat cancers in men, and vaginal, vulval, anal and throat cancers in women. As with any vaccine, the HPV vaccine may not fully protect everyone who is vaccinated and does not protect against all HPV types.
The vaccine cannot help clear HPV infection that is already in your cells. FACT: The vaccine has been tested and proven to help prevent cervical abnormalities which can develop into cervical cancer. In initial clinical trials, the original vaccine was given to 20, women aged 16—26 years in 33 countries including Australia, before it was approved for widespread use. These trials showed the vaccine is almost per cent effective in preventing abnormalities in cells in the cervix caused by cancer-causing HPV types 16 and These abnormalities are a proven pre-cursor to cervical cancer.
Further clinical trials involving more than 4, males aged 16—26 years from 18 countries showed the vaccine was 90 per cent effective in preventing genital warts and abnormalities associated with penile cancer, and 78 per cent effective in preventing anal disease, caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16 and FACT: The vaccine works best if it is given before you're sexually active.
You may not be thinking about being sexually active yet, however the vaccine works best if it is given before exposure to HPV — that is, before sexual activity commences. The vaccine also works best when given at a younger age. I want to share this important information with you because I want you to have access to the facts about HPV, so you can also take steps towards protecting yourself.
I hope you found this information helpful, but keep in mind that there's more you should know about HPV and the ways you can help protect yourself. Take a look at this website and let's talk soon! It also helps protect boys and men ages against genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and Merck Canada Inc. I want to share this important information with you because I want you to have access to the facts about HPV, so you can also take steps towards protecting yourself and your family.
I hope you found this information helpful, but keep in mind that there's more you should know about HPV and the ways you can help protect yourself and your family. I got vaccinated to help protect myself against certain HPV-related cancers and diseases.
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FAQ - Common questions answered. The virus is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, most commonly through sexual intercourse. According to the CDC, most HPV cases go away on their own; however, sometimes individuals go on to develop genital warts, and infection with some strains can result in cancer.
Although there are hundreds of strains of HPV, only 13 are associated with cancer development, according to a press release on the study. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 12, cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed this year in the United States alone, and 4, of them will die from it.
Human papillomavirus vaccination for adults: updated recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Published January 29, Accessed November 9, Adopted and effective October 19, Accessed October 15, Coding for Pediatric Preventive Care Accessed March 13, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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