It can cause cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers in women, and penile cancer in men. HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus) is detected in almost all women with cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women worldwide, after breast cancer. HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is a virus that, with some types, infects the genitals and causes the formation of wart-shaped masses. Not all types of this virus cause cancer. Some women can defeat the virus with their own immune system after it enters their body. But aboutHPV, of which there are 60 types Several types of worms pose a risk for cancer development. If HPV is detected at an early stage with a smear test, its treatment is extremely easy and this treatment saves lives.
What is HPV, cervical cancer vaccine? To whom and how will it be applied?
Vaccine studies against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) type have actually been carried out for many years. It is aimed to be available for sale in the USA by 2007. There are different types of vaccines and they are still under development. The vaccine to be marketed will be for preventive purposes. The vaccine, which has now reached its final stage, is planned to be given to both boys and girls from the age of 12 to 15 and will be administered in 3 doses per year. In this way, it is expected to provide 90% lifetime protection. In this way, the rate of cervical cancer is expected to decrease by 60%. Since the vaccine is protective, it will prevent transmission. And currently developed vaccines will not have any effect on women carrying HPV. Studies are continuing for new vaccine types. The vaccine, developed by the American company Merck and called "Gardasil" (or "Gardacil"), was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 8, 2006 and was included in the scope of "mandatory vaccine". As the individual approaches puberty, before the individual even starts active sexuality, it is recommended that the recommended vaccine be given in three doses, one dose within 1 year. The vaccine will provide protection against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18, which are transmitted through sexual contact, and the warts caused by this virus.
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