Have your daughters been vaccinated? If not, give it. Because, it can definitely prevent cervical cancer. So parents, get your daughter vaccinated against HPV, advised medical experts.

get your daughter vaccinated against HPV, advised medical experts. Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women. This cancer occurs in the cervix and is caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

These viruses cause not only uterine cancer but also genital cancer.   The vaccine is effective if given to boys and girls before they become sexually active. Even adults in the age group of 35 to 45 years are eligible for this vaccine

How vaccination done? • Two doses should be given for girls aged 9 to 14 year • It should be given at an interval of 6 month • Three doses should be given for girls aged 15 years and above

What is the importance of ‘HPV’? • HPV vaccine is given to prevent cervical cancer • It is the only cancer for which a preventive vaccine is available • This vaccine is not only for personal protection

• Immunity against this infection due to widespread vaccination • can be created • Reduces the spread of HPV in communitie

In general, the vaccine is less effective in the age group of 27 to 45 years. Yoga education plays an important role in preventing cancers caused by these viruses.  Promotion of discussions about sexual health in families and communities is essential to promote timely diagnosis and prevention strategies among young women. – Dr. Sushruta Mokadam,

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