The HPV vaccine, or human papillomavirus, is given as an injection and is used to prevent hpV vaccine, such as precancerous lesions, cervical, vulva and vaginal cancer, anus and genital warts. This vaccine can be taken in health posts and in private clinics, but the SUS also offers it in health posts and in school vaccination campaigns.
The vaccine proposed by SUS is tetravalent, which protects against the 4 most common types of HPV virus in Brazil. After taking the vaccine, the body produces the antibodies necessary to fight the virus and therefore, if the person is infected, it does not develop the disease, being protected.
- Although not yet available for implementation.
- Anvisa has already approved a new HPV vaccine.
- Which protects against 9 types of viruses.
The HPV vaccine can be given as follows
The vaccine is available free of charge at health centres, in 2 to 3 doses, to:
The vaccine can also be given by children who are no longer virgins, but its effectiveness may be reduced because they may have already been in contact with the virus.
The vaccine can also be given to the elderly, but is only available in private immunization clinics. It is indicated for:
The vaccine can be given even by people who are being treated or who have had an HPV infection, as it can protect against other types of HPV virus and prevent the formation of new genital warts and cancer risk.
The price of bivalent HPV vaccine is approximately R$200 per dose and the price of the tetravalent vaccine is approximately R$300 per dose when taken privately. The vaccine that protects against all 9 types of HPV is still priceless.
There are two different HPV vaccines: the tetravalent vaccine and the bivalent vaccine.
Tetravalent vaccine
See the instructions of this vaccine by clicking on: Gardasil
Bivalent vaccine
For more information about this vaccine, refer to the instructions: Cervarix.
Novalent vaccine
The HPV vaccine should not be given if:
The vaccine can help prevent HPV infection and cervical cancer, but it’s not indicated to treat the disease. Therefore, it is also important to use a condom in all intimate contacts, and in addition, the woman should consult the gynecologist at least once a year and perform gynecological examinations such as Pap tests.
The HPV vaccine is part of the vaccination schedule, being free in the SUS for girls and boys between the ages of 9 and 14. In 2016, the SUS began vaccinating children ages 9 to 14, as it was initially only available for those aged 12 to 13. .
Children in this age group should take 2 doses of the vaccine, with the first dose available in public and private schools or public health clinics. The second dose should be taken in a health unit 6 months after the first or second vaccination season promoted by the SUS.
The HPV vaccine can have side effects of pain, redness or swelling at the site of the bite, which can be mitigated by placing an ice pebble, protected with a cloth, at the site. In addition, the HPV vaccine can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and fever above 38 degrees Celsius, which can be controlled with an antipyretic such as acetaminophen, for example. If the individual suspects the origin of the fever, he or she should contact the doctor.
Some girls have reported changes in leg sensitivity and difficulty walking, however, studies have not confirmed that this reaction is caused by the vaccine, more likely to be emotional reactions, anxiety or overcrowding, for example when using the vaccine. Other changes related to this vaccine have not been confirmed by scientific studies.
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The scientific papers indicate that the HPV vaccine is most effective when applied to those who have not yet started sex life, and that the SUS only applies the vaccine to children and adolescents between the ages of 9 and 14, but anyone can be vaccinated in private clinics. .
You don’t need to test for HPV infection before receiving the vaccine, but it’s important to know that the vaccine isn’t as effective in people who have already had intimate contact.
Even those who have taken both doses of the vaccine should use a condom during intimate contact because it does not protect against other sexually transmitted diseases, such as AIDS or syphilis.
This vaccine is safe and has few side effects as it has already been administered to many people, from different countries and there are still no scientific studies demonstrating serious side effects related to its use.
However, there are reported cases of people who may become nervous and anxious during vaccination and may faint, but this fact is not directly related to the vaccine applied, but to the person’s emotional system.