5 Facts about HPV Vaccine that Prevent Cervical Cancer, Given for Free to 15-Year-Olds

"5 Facts about HPV Vaccine that Prevents Cervical Cancer, Provided Free for 15-Year-Olds"

5 Facts about HPV Vaccine that Prevent Cervical Cancer, Given for Free to 15-Year-Olds

Dream - The case of cervical cancer in Indonesia is classified as very high. Quoted from UI.ac.id, according to data from the Indonesian Health Profile in 2021, cervical cancer ranks second after breast cancer, with a total of 36,633 cases or 17.2% of all cancers in women.

This number has a high mortality rate (a component of population growth that reduces the population) of 21,003 deaths or 19.1% of all cancer deaths. Compared to the incidence of cervical cancer in Indonesia in 2008, there has been a doubling of cases. Quoted from p2ptm.kemkes.go.id, nearly 95% of cervical cancer in women is caused by the HPV virus, namely the human papilloma virus. To prevent the virus from becoming the precursor to cancer, there is already an HPV vaccine available.

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "HPV vaccines are now available for free for children aged 5 to 11 years old at Puskesmas. Now, the good news is that HPV vaccines will also be given to children aged 15 years old. Here are some important facts about HPV vaccines that need to be known, quoted from Halodoc."

1. Given for free by the Ministry of Health

According to the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, the free HPV vaccine program is mainly given to female students in 5th grade of elementary school or equivalent, or to 11-year-old children (for school-aged children who are not attending school) for the first dose.

The second dose is given 6-12 months later. In 2024, the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia also began targeting the expansion of free vaccination coverage for children up to 15 years old. The administration of this immunization is free of charge. The procedure is carried out through the School Children Immunization Month or BIAS activities in August every year.

2. Prevent Several Types of Cancer

When children receive the HPV vaccine, their bodies will produce a protein called 'antibodies' to fight against the virus. These antibodies will provide strong protection against HPV. Exposure to the virus can cause infections related to various types of cancer, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, anal, and even oropharyngeal (back of the throat).

Not only for children, adult women who are sexually active also need to receive HPV vaccination. This is stated in the study titled "HPV vaccination and the risk of invasive cervical cancer" published in The New England Journal of Medicine. The study confirms that HPV vaccination significantly reduces the number of women affected by cervical cancer. Nearly 1.7 million women who received vaccination before the age of 17 experienced a decrease in cervical cancer incidence of almost 90 percent.

3. Effective Giving at the Age of 9-12 years

It is advisable to vaccinate when the child is still aged 9 to 12 years old. That age range is most effective because the body produces the most antibodies against HPV during that period.

Recommendations for HPV vaccination can start from children and adults aged 9 to 26 years. For adults aged 27 to 45 years, it is in accordance with the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which allows vaccination up to the age of 45, and postpones HPV vaccination until after pregnancy.

4. Given in Several Doses

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "HPV vaccines are generally given in the form of a series of doses. The number of doses in vaccination can vary, depending on the age of the recipient and recommendations from the related medical team."

5. Mild Side Effects After Vaccination

5. Mild Side Effects Post Vaccination The HPV vaccine has undergone rigorous safety testing before being distributed on a large scale. Just like other vaccinations, there may be mild side effects that could occur and will disappear on their own.

The possible effects that may occur include headaches, fever, pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Some children may experience more serious side effects, such as allergic reactions or fainting. Source: Halodoc / UI.ac.id / Kemkes.go.id

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