Cervical Cancer Vaccine

1. Globally, an estimated 6,04, 127 new cases of cervical cancer and 3,41, 831 deaths occurred in 2020. 
2. HPV 16,18, 31, 45 etc. are associated with cervical cancer, anal and vulval cancer.
3. HPV 6 AND 11 causes Ano-genital warts.
4. HPV is a sexually transmitted virus with multiple subtypes. Multiple sex partners or HIV increases the risk of cervical cancer

What is HPV vaccine?

1. Preventive vaccine for cervical cancer.
2. Available in the market- Gardasil 4, Gardasil 9, Cervavac.
3. Prepared by Recombinant DNA technology, using virus like particles of HPV.
4. Can reduce the risk of cancer by 93-99% if vaccinated effectively.

WHEN AND HOW TO GIVE VACCINE? (CDC GUIDELINES)

• 9-14 years for girls and boys 2 doses to be given 6 months apart
• 15-26 years, 2/3 doses to be given at 0, 1-2, 6 months
• 27-45 years, 3 doses for immunocompromised person
• Not recommended for everyone

PREGNANCY AND HPV VACCINE

CAN VACCINATE BREASTFEEDING WOMEN

SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea, vomiting, malaise
• Fever up to 100 degree Fahrenheit
• Local reactions, swelling, pain, redness

No serious adverse events have been associated with any HPV vaccine

AVOID VACCINE IF:

1. Severe allergic reaction noted after one dose
2. H/o Yeast Allergy avoid Gardasil-9
3. In case of acute severe illness
4. If you are pregnant

TAKE HOME        MESSAGE

• Vaccinate children between 9-14years of both the gender to reduce the risk of cervical and anal cancer.
• Can be given up to the age of 26 years if not vaccinated prior.
• Discuss with your doctor regarding the need for vaccine beyond 26 years.
• Avoid the vaccine if you are pregnant.
• The vaccine is not associated with any serious adverse effects.