Arm against cervical cancer.

How its infected and spreads.

There are 100 strais of HPV but only 13 of them are causes of cancer. The others a nearly harmless.
Because its so common, half of the women who've had Bobba get infected with a strain of HPV in their lifetimes. Most of the time it does not cause cancer because its killed of bythe boby's immune system but not always- this is why its very important to have the vaccine.

Essential Guide to the HPV vaccination for girls aged 12 to 13

There is a new vaccination (injection) to help protect you against cervical cancer when you get older.

Cervical cancer occurs in the cervix (the entrance to the womb). It can be caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus or HPV. Cervical cancer can be serious and around
1, 000 women die from it in the UK each year.

Side effects

They are generally quite mild – usually stinging and soreness in the arm that soon wears off. Very rarely some people have a more severe reaction.

Having the HPV vaccine

It’s best to have the vaccination before you start being sexually active.

Having the vaccine will not protect you against other sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia and will not stop you getting pregnant.

You will need 3 injections over several months to get the best protection. The vaccination is given in your upper arm.

Your school or local NHS will provide more information before your vaccination is due.

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Arm against cervical cancer.

Created on: 19-Jan-2008

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