HPV Vaccine: What It Is, Who Needs It, and 10 Key Questions Answered
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HPV Vaccine: Essential Protection Against Cancer. Who Should Get It & Why?
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News18•16-03-2026, 14:59
HPV Vaccine: Essential Protection Against Cancer. Who Should Get It & Why?
•The HPV vaccine prevents cervical cancer and other diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus spread via skin-to-skin contact.
•Recommended for girls aged 9-14 (free in India), women up to 26, and boys to protect against various cancers (cervical, anal, throat) and genital warts.
•The vaccine strengthens the immune system to recognize and fight HPV, offering long-term protection, ideally before sexual activity.
•It is safe, does not affect fertility, and is crucial even for those with one partner, as HPV can spread through skin contact.
•Not advised after age 45 as it prevents new infections, not treats existing ones, and immune response decreases with age.
