He Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted viral infection that is best prevented by immunization. With a vaccine, we are contributing to reduce your transmissionproviding greater protection to the community.
He HPV It can cause serious illness in women, such as cervical cancer, while in men it can cause injuries. More than 50% of people will become infected with the human papillomavirus at some point in their lives, responsible for 5% of all tumors and linked to 100% of cervical cancers, 40% of those affecting the penis, 40% of those affecting the vulva and 90% of those affecting the anus.
Symptoms of HPV
In most cases, the infection does not produce symptoms and goes away on its own. In some people this can cause benign lesions such as genital warts. Warts caused by these viruses can also appear on other parts of the body, such as the hands, soles of the feet or face. And this can produce cancer of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis or anus.
He human papillomavirus It is transmitted like any other sexually transmitted infection, through intimate contact with unprotected skin or mucous membrane lesions or through other types of skin-to-skin contact.
In In 2008, HPV vaccination began and vaccination begins at an early age, because it is most effective before the onset of sexual intercourse.
THE HPV vaccines do not contain the entire virus or the virus’s genetic material.They cannot therefore cause the disease. It has the ability to stimulate the production of defenses (antibodies) against HPV.
Age of HPV vaccination
THE Vaccination is given to boys and girls aged 12 years. This is done in two doses with an interval of at least six months. HPV vaccination In boys, it was incorporated in all autonomous communities before the end of 2024. Previously, it was only practiced with girls aged 12 and people belonging to risk groups. Vaccination after 12 years and up to 18 years is given to unvaccinated or partially vaccinated women.
