Nine-valent vaccine for women

The 9-valent vaccine is a cervical cancer vaccine that can prevent 9 types of HPV viruses. The HPV virus is the common cause of cervical cancer, and cervical precancerous lesions can also cause cervical warts. Getting the nine-valent vaccine can significantly reduce the possibility of cervical cancer caused by HPV virus infection. However, the vaccine has not been on the market for long and is not yet sufficient, so if you want to get the vaccine, you usually need to make an appointment in advance and then wait in line.

Can women get the nine-valent vaccine at the age of 30?

Women aged 30 cannot get the 9-valent vaccine because the age requirement for the 9-valent vaccine is between 9 and 26 years old. The 4-valent vaccine can be taken at the age of 30. In clinical medicine, the 4-valent vaccine mainly prevents infection by HPV6, HPV11, HPV16, and HPV18. The main cause of cervical cancer in Asian women is infection by HPV16 and HPV18. Therefore, it is recommended that the HPV4 vaccine be administered if conditions permit and there are no contraindications. In clinical medicine, if you have a history of sexual intercourse or are married, you must undergo cervical cancer screening before getting the quadrivalent vaccine. The key is to understand whether there are any changes in the cervix and whether there is high-risk HPV infection. If the result is negative, the quadrivalent vaccine can be given.

Is the nine-valent vaccine necessary?

First of all, the injection of this type of vaccine is still necessary. This type of vaccine can prevent cervical cancer caused by various viral infections. Regarding the age for vaccination, many countries believe that the vaccination effect is better between 12 and 25 years old, but this does not mean that women who are over that age or who have married and had children cannot be vaccinated. It just has a certain impact on the antigen effect.

Secondly, although the nine-valent HPV vaccine is very effective in preventing cervical cancer, a small number of women may still develop this disease after being vaccinated, and the mortality rate of cervical cancer is still very high. It takes a long time from viral infection to diagnosis of cervical cancer. Early screening and early treatment are necessary, so regular gynecological examinations are still necessary.

The nine-valent HPV vaccine requires a total of three injections, one injection every two months. Regular injections are required to achieve a stronger effect. And even if you have been injected with the nine-valent HPV vaccine, you still need to have regular gynecological examinations. After all, the effect of the vaccine is prevention, but it is not absolutely safe. It only reduces the risk of illness. You still need to treat this issue correctly and deal with it objectively.