HPV vaccination: On the road to eliminating cervical cancer (Part 2)

In the last issue, we introduced the dangers of cervical cancer and some issues related to HPV vaccines. This issue will continue to answer related questions and HPV vaccine-related precautions. Come and have a look~

What do you want to know most about HPV?

Q5: Is HPV testing required before vaccination?

Screening is generally recommended. However, even if the HPV test result is positive, vaccination is still recommended because the vaccine recipient is less likely to be infected with the types included in the HPV vaccine.

Q6: What are the possible adverse reactions after receiving HPV vaccine?

Pain and swelling at the injection site may occur, and in rare cases, dizziness may occur. These symptoms usually disappear in about 3-7 days. If you experience a serious vaccine reaction, please seek medical treatment immediately.

Q7: Is it better to get the HPV vaccine as early as possible?

HPV is mainly transmitted through sex, and the first infection usually occurs shortly after the first sexual intercourse, so the best effect of HPV vaccination is before a woman has sexual intercourse. The World Health Organization recommends that 9 to 14 years old is the golden age for HPV vaccination. But even after the golden age, clinical studies and years of application have confirmed that adult women can also be protected by HPV vaccination.

Q8: Is it true that people over 45 years old cannot get the HPV vaccine?

45 years old is the upper age limit set for vaccine clinical trials. There is very little clinical research data, so regular screening is recommended for people over 45 years old compared to vaccination.

Things to note about the HPV vaccine

Like other vaccines, HPV vaccination may not provide 100% protection to all recipients.

Vaccination will not cause HPV infection because the vaccine itself does not contain viral DNA;

Vaccination cannot treat existing infections and lesions, nor can it replace cervical cancer screening. It can only prevent diseases caused by the HPV included in the vaccine.

Doctor's words:

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Author: Wang Ying Liuzhou, Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Health and Medical College

About the Author

Liuzhou

Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Professor of Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Adjunct Professor of Hainan Medical College.

Engaged in clinical, teaching and scientific research work in obstetrics and gynecology for 28 years. Professional research direction: gynecological tumors, gynecological minimally invasive techniques and conservative surgery for adenomyosis, and rescue of critical obstetric emergencies.

Clinic hours: Monday afternoon, Thursday morning.

About the Author

Wang Ying

Deputy Chief Physician of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department of Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Health Medical College. Has been engaged in obstetrics and gynecology for 20 years and has been working in the front line of obstetrics and gynecology for a long time.

In the past 20 years of work experience, I have systematically and comprehensively mastered the diagnosis and treatment principles and measures of common, frequently occurring and difficult and complicated diseases in obstetrics and gynecology. I have accumulated rich clinical experience and advocated the patient-centered working principle in the diagnosis and treatment process. I have good professional ethics and dedication.

Clinic hours: Saturday morning.

Funded by Shanghai Science and Technology Commission's Science Popularization Project

(Project No.: 20DZ2311100)