Cervical vaccine must for women.IN Wales, an average of 78 women die each year of cervical cancer Cervical Cancer Definition Cervical cancer is a disease in which the cells of the cervix become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably, forming tumors. . Now the Welsh Assembly Government The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) (Welsh: Llywodraeth Cynulliad Cymru, LlCC) was firstly an executive body of the National Assembly for Wales, consisting of the First Minister and his Cabinet from 1999 to 2007. is urging all girls and young women to take advantage of the human papillomavirus human papillomavirus (HPV), any of a family of more than 60 viruses that cause various growths, including plantar warts and genital warts, a sexually transmitted disease. Detectable warts can be or removed, usually by chemicals, freezing, or laser, but often recur. (HPV HPV human papillomavirus. HPV abbr. human papilloma virus Human papilloma virus (HPV) ) vaccine to protect themselves. Most women are exposed to HPV infection at some point in their lives, but do not go on to get cervical cancer. They usually do not even know they have been infected because they have no symptoms. However, for some, the virus can lead to the development of cancer. The HPV vaccine Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is a vaccine that targets certain sexually transmitted strains of human papillomavirus associated with the development of cervical cancer and genital warts.[1] Two HPV vaccines are currently on the market: Gardasil and Cervarix. protects against two strains of the virus which cause over 70% of cervical cancer cases, and will ultimately save lives. Vaccination is being offered in Wales to all girls aged 12-18. Many girls aged 12-13 already have had their first two doses of the three doses at school. Those aged 14-18 who were not offered the vaccine last year can take part in the catch-up programme, either free at their GP or through their school or college nurse. The WAG is investing more than pounds 9m to accelerate the planned two-year catch-up campaign to ensure an additional 40,000 girls and young women are offered protection against cervical cancer. Professor Alison Fiander of Cardiff University's obstetrics and gynaecology department, said: "I have seen the devastating effects the disease has on patients and the families that some sadly leave behind. I would encourage all parents in Wales to get their daughters vaccinated as the HPV vaccine will save lives." Dr Jane Wilkinson, deputy chief medical officer for Wales, added: "The HPV vaccination is a very significant public health development. Take up has been really high, but to get maximum protection girls must have the full course of three injections, given over a six-month period. "The vaccine is free and all girls and young women are encouraged to take the opportunity to have the only vaccine available to prevent a cancer." It's recommended girls have the vaccine whether they are sexually active or not. However, as the vaccine does not protect against all HPV infections, it is important that everyone attends cervical cancer screening when they are called later in life. . Details at beatingcervicalcancer.org.uk or curocansercegygroth.org.uk. Call NHS Wales Direct on 0845 46 47 with any health concerns you have |
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