Cancer and Healthy

HPV stands for human papilloma, and there are 100 species, but only 13 of them are known to cause cancer, others are harmless and cause problems such as warts. HPV transmitted through intimate sexual contact as sexual intercourse and one strain of HPV is thought to be present in at least half of all sexually active women. In fact, in 3000 women diagnosed with the problem every year, and about 1,000 die each year.

Cervical cancer is rare in women under 25 years old and most women have the problem in the 30s, or when they are older. So how HPV lead to cervical cancer? There are two specific strains of HPV (types 16 and 18), which gives rise to more than 70% of all cervical cancers in the United Kingdom. While HPV infection is usually symptom Friday may have serious consequences for the lining of the uterus and repeat infection untreated can lead to cervical cancer. HPV vaccination vaccine protects against the above two types of virus, with more than 70% of cervical cancer.

It is estimated that the vaccine will save the lives of more than 400 women a year. There are three doses of the vaccine are needed over a period of 6 months, and it is imperative to have all three JABS to ensure optimal protection. The vaccine has undergone rigorous testing and is 100% safe, in fact this test was a prerequisite for granting permission. The vaccine will be offered for the 12-13 age girls from autumn 2008 and will be implemented by primary care trusts. Most girls get the vaccination at school and for older girls in their local GP.

Many women have the illusion that it eliminated the need for screening for cervical cancer, but it is extremely important that all women go for screening for cervical cancer at the age of 25, a vaccine or no vaccine. The cervical cancer screening program service offered by the NHS will save about 4,500 lives a year and offered to women aged up to 25