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Human Papillomavirus

Kumari Sonali

Human Papillomavirus:

The Union Health Ministry is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme targeting girls aged 14 years

  • HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI).
  • More than 95% of cervical cancer is caused by the HPV virus.
  • The virus that causes HPV infection is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact.
  • Most people get a genital HPV infection through direct sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex.
  • There’s no cure for HPV.
  • HPV vaccination is the most effective way to prevent HPV-related cancers.
  • The HPV vaccine is a series of shots that can protect from an HPV infection.
  • The HPV vaccination is more efficacious if given between the age group of 9-26 years.

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