Cervarix ni nama vaksin HPV yang saya ambil. A few information about cervarix seperti di bawah;
Who should receive Cervarix?
- can be prescribed for girls and women aged 10-45 y.o
- the ideal time to vaccinate against HPV is prior to exposure to HPV therefore, before first sexual encounter
- if you're already infected with HPV at initiation of the vaccination course, cervarix is not expected to induce regression of the lesions and may not be able to protect you against the disease progression
Who should not receive Cervarix?
- anyone who is allergic to any of the ingredients in the vaccine
- has an allergic reaction after receiving a dose of the vaccine
- anyone who is pregnant
- signs of allergic reaction may include itchy skin rash, shortness of breath and swelling of the face or tongue.
How is Cervarix is given?
It is given as an injection to the deltoids muscle of your upper arm and the doses are given as;
- First dose : at a date you and your doctor decide
- Second dose : 1 month after the first dose
- Third dose : 6 months after the first dose
Other important information
- if you miss a dose, consult your doctor and he will decide when to give the missed dose
- Cervarix will not protect against diseases that are not caused cancer causing HPV
- women who become pregnant before completion of the 3-dose schedule should complete their vaccination schedule after birth
- women who receive cervarix should continue to undergo cervical cancer screening as recommended by doctor