Good news! Starting from tomorrow, such school-age girls will be vaccinated free of charge ~

Cervical cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignant tumors in the world. In China, more than 100,000 people get sick and nearly 60,000 people die every year, which seriously affects women’s health and life safety. Considering the epidemic characteristics of HPV and the applicable population range of the vaccine, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes that the earlier the HPV vaccine is vaccinated, the greater the benefit, and recommends girls aged 9-14 as the main target population for HPV vaccination worldwide. In 2024, the Zhejiang provincial government will provide free domestic bivalent HPV vaccine for school-age girls in the province as a practical project for the people.

Vaccination principle: informed, voluntary and free vaccination.

Inoculation target: junior high school girls aged 13-14 in Wucheng district who have no contraindications to HPV vaccination and have not been vaccinated before.

Vaccination time: The vaccination clinic in Wucheng District is expected to carry out the first dose of free bivalent HPV vaccination service from May 25, 2024, and the second dose is expected to be carried out from November to December. Consult the vaccination clinics in detail.

Vaccination procedure: 2 doses were inoculated in the whole process (the interval between 2 doses was not less than 5 months).

Warm reminder: the number of places is limited, while stocks last. Girls aged 13-14 who have completed the preliminary survey and agreed to be vaccinated are invited to go to the vaccination clinic in the school territory accompanied by their parents.

Question 1: Why do you want to get HPV vaccine?

A: HPV is the abbreviation of human papillomavirus. At present, there are more than 200 types found. HPV can be divided into high-risk type and low-risk type. Studies have shown that about 99.8% of cervical cancer is caused by persistent infection of high-risk HPV. At present, there are 12 kinds of high-risk HPV, including HPV16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58 and 59. In addition to causing cervical cancer, high-risk HPV is also related to the occurrence of cancer in anus, head and neck, genitals and other parts.

The types that bivalent HPV vaccine can prevent are HPV16 and HPV 18. Vaccination with HPV vaccine can significantly reduce the incidence of persistent HPV infection, precancerous lesions and cervical cancer, which is the most economical and effective means to prevent cervical cancer. Relevant clinical trials and post-marketing effect evaluation data show that the HPV vaccines currently approved for marketing have good safety and effectiveness.

Question 2: Why is the age range of free vaccination defined as 13-14-year-old girls?

A: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends girls aged 9-14 as the main target population for HPV vaccination. Vaccination of HPV vaccine for young girls can induce a higher level of immune response and have a better preventive effect. Studies have shown that there are two peaks of HPV infection among Chinese women according to their age, one is 17-24 years old and the other is 40-44 years old. Taking girls aged 13-14 as the key target group for HPV vaccination, giving priority to ensuring and greatly improving the HPV vaccination rate of adolescent women can make better use of effective social resources and achieve the best effect of the primary prevention strategy for cervical cancer.

Question 3: Can I get HPV vaccine during the physiological period?

A: If there are no special circumstances such as fever, anemia, infection or severe menstrual discomfort, HPV vaccine can be vaccinated during the physiological period.

Question 4: What should I pay attention to after vaccination?

A: After inoculation, you should stay in the inoculation unit for 30 minutes, and you can leave only after there is no abnormality. After inoculation, you should rest more and drink more water to avoid strenuous exercise. Due to individual differences, a few people may have transient adverse reactions such as local pain, redness, induration, fever and fatigue after vaccination, which generally do not need special treatment and can be relieved by themselves. When necessary, you can go to a regular hospital in time.

Parents and friends, the healthy growth of children is related to the future of the motherland and the nation, and it is also the greatest wish and expectation of every family. Protecting children’s health is the common responsibility of schools, families and society. Let’s join hands to do a good job in HPV vaccination, escort the healthy growth of children and give them a healthy and bright future.

Wucheng District launches free bivalent HPV vaccination.

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