HPV Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the name HPV vaccine and protects what type
A
Gardasil
Against 16-18 HPV cause cervical neoplasia and cervical ca
6-11 cause genital warts
2
Q
First age of vaccines
A
First dose:
Age 12-13 before they are sexually active
2nd dose after 24 months from 1st dose
If after age 15 : needs 3 doses
3
Q
Safety point
A
1-Safe sex, doesn’t protect from STI or pregnancy
2-parent consent
3- side effects of the vaccine
Redness, fever,muscle pain
4- mention vaccine doesn’t protect against all subtypes
5- important to follow the national cervical screening programme
