sexreeducated:

Myth:If I get the HPV shot, I’m completely protected from cervical cancer

False! 30% of Cervical cancers are not protected by any vaccine.

Gardasil and Cervarix are cervical cancer vaccines that block the two types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that most frequently cause cervical cancer. Gardasil also protects against two types that cause the majority of genital warts. But about 30% of cervical cancers will not be prevented by these vaccines, so it’s important for all women, whether they’ve gotten the shot or not, to continue having regular Pap tests.

Gardasil was approved for boys and men in 2009 to reduce the risk of developing genital warts. This may also help prevent the spread of cancer-causing HPV to their female partners.

sexreeducated:

Myth:If I get the HPV shot, I’m completely protected from cervical cancer

False! 30% of Cervical cancers are not protected by any vaccine.

Gardasil and Cervarix are cervical cancer vaccines that block the two types of human papillomavirus (HPV) that most frequently cause cervical cancer. Gardasil also protects against two types that cause the majority of genital warts. But about 30% of cervical cancers will not be prevented by these vaccines, so it’s important for all women, whether they’ve gotten the shot or not, to continue having regular Pap tests.

Gardasil was approved for boys and men in 2009 to reduce the risk of developing genital warts. This may also help prevent the spread of cancer-causing HPV to their female partners.

chottodoctor:

It’s the trend: breast, prostate, colorectal, and now cervical cancer screening. We’re getting smarter and taking care of our health in a more thoughtful way.

kiwikel:

HPV - or the human papilloma virus.

There are nearly 80 known types of HPV, and they all infect the surface cells of the body, either skin cells or the cells that make up mucus membranes.

Most of these don’t cause any problems. Some cause warts, including genital warts.

Some increase your risk of getting cancers significantly.

Ladies, this one’s important:

HPV is a cause of nearly ALL cases of cervical cancer. We’re talking 90+% of cases.

Okay, so you get HPV. You’re not necessarily going to get cancer and die. But, let’s say this a different way. If you don’t get HPV, you’re really unlikely to get cervical cancer.

It’s only a couple of types of HPV virus that have been directly implicated in causing Cervical Cancer. Two HPV virus types, types 16 and 18, are responsible for ~70% of cervical cancers right now.

There are a couple of vaccines out there which radically decrease your risk of getting infected with HPV. They’re specific for types 16 and 18 (but also work against the types that are mostly responsible for genital warts, and also partially work against other HPV types that can cause cancer.

Gardasil is one of them.

It is supposed to be 100% effective against types 16 and 18. It is 38% effective against the other risk types of HPV. It helps stop you from getting genital warts.

Millions of people have been given this vaccine.

The FDA and CDC consider it safe.

There is no mercury in the vaccine.

There is no live virus in the vaccine - you cannot get HPV from it.

The rate of adverse reaction is not significantly different from any other vaccine.

The vaccine works for at least 6 years.

Okay, so it’s not cheap. And you need three not-cheap shots for it to work. But, is there ANY other good reason NOT to get a vaccine that stops you from getting cancer?

Guys? You aint immune either, and HPV has been implicated in penis cancers.

Something else? Condoms are partially effective at stopping the transmission of HPV. Safe sex, people! Additionally, get Pap smears done!! They can pick up pre-cancer changes in cells, so that you can be treated BEFORE the cells turn to cancer.

thebcscoop:

Latinas have the highest rates of cervical cancer in the U.S.

Latinas have the highest cervical cancer rates in the country and the third highest death rate from cervical cancer.

Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus, or HPV, a very common sexually transmitted infection. There are hundreds of HPV types, but two of them, types 16 and 18, are responsible for 70 percent of cervical cancer cases.

The good news is that cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers: when caught early, the five-year survival rate is nearly 100 percent. During National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (January), it is important to remind women that the keys to combating cervical cancer are getting the HPV vaccination before sexual intimacy and getting routine screenings. Cervical cancer takes many years to develop, so regular Pap tests will help detect any precancerous or abnormal cells early enough to allow cervical cancer to be prevented.

svk0085:

50% of Men Can be Carriers of HPV

Screening & Awareness is a Must!

HPV Infection Rates In Men - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) (by RoboticOncology)