Cervical cancer is the second most malignant cancer found in women, which is caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus) a virus that is mainly transmitted through sex. Currently, cervical cancer can be prevented by HPV vaccination and screening for abnormalities.

But before vaccination with cervical cancer, many people still have questions. Today, we will come to answer questions about the HPV vaccine.

Q: Can HPV vaccines prevent 100% of cervical cancer?

A: HPV vaccination protects against important types of HPV infection, which is the main cause of cervical cancer by about 70%. Therefore, women receiving the vaccine can reduce the risk of developing this disease by up to 70%.

Q: How many different types of cervical cancer vaccines are there?

A: There are 2 types of cervical cancer vaccines currently.

• Cervarix prevent 2 strains, which are 16, 18 species, of which 2 are causing 70% of cervical cancer.
• Gardasil is protected by 4 strains, which are besides 16 and 18 strains that cause cervical cancer. Can also prevent species 6 and 11, which are the causes of the warts But can not prevent HPV warts in all cases

Q: What type of vaccine is the best?

A: The effectiveness in preventing cervical cancer in both vaccines is equally good.

Q: How old are the vaccinations?

A: Because cervical cancer vaccines are highly effective. If injected at an age that has never had sex before And the body builds immunity well It is recommended in women aged 9-26 years, with emphasis on injections between the ages of 11-15 years since it is the age before the first sexual intercourse. Not yet infected with HPV and found that the immune level is more than 2 times compared to injections between the ages 16 to 26 years

Q: I am over the age of 26 and have had sex. Can I get vaccinated?

A: You can inject it, but you should first check your cervical cancer if you have been infected. If you have not been infected Can inject But if you have already received HPV, you should be treated first.

Q: How many vaccinations do you need?

A: Vaccination will be injected into the upper arm 3 times (3 needles) within 6 months as follows

• Session 1: injected on the prescribed date, select
• 2nd time: injected in the 1st – 2nd month after the first injection
• 3rd time: injected in the 6th month after the first injection.

The vaccine can prevent the infection after the 3rd injection, which has been 1 month already.

Q: Start to inject the first 2 species of protection needle, but after learning about the warts Will be able to change to 4 types of injections?

A: When starting with what kind of vaccination? Should inject that type to complete 3 needles. Currently, there is no performance data. Or side effects of people receiving both types of vaccines together

Q: Can men get the HPV vaccine?

A: Men can be vaccinated with HPV to prevent spreading. And prevention of warts, cockscomb and anal cancer. Many countries, including Thailand, are recommended to vaccinate women and men between the ages of 9-26 years, focusing on injections between the ages of 11-12 years.

Q: Who should not be vaccinated?

A: People who are allergic to compounds in the vaccine People with hypersensitivity after the first vaccination. And pregnant women

Q: Do you have to undergo an injection?

A: Current data show that during the 10 years after vaccination, there is still a high enough familiar landscape to prevent the disease. And calculated using immunology and found that immune levels may last a lifetime without needing to inject However, it is necessary to keep track of information from clear medical evidence.

After vaccination, girls should be screening for cervical cancer regularly because cervical cancer may be caused by infection HPV other species.