Precautions for taking the nine-valent HPV vaccine

HPV is human papillomavirus infection, a huge family of viral infections. Currently, there are thousands of subtypes classified as HPV viruses. Among them are low-risk and high-risk types. Persistent infection with high-risk HPV virus can cause carcinogenesis, while low-risk types, although not carcinogenic, can cause genital warts. Due to its adverse effects, disease control experts suggest that men and women over 9 years old should get the nine-valent HPV vaccine as soon as possible.

What are the common problems after taking the nine-valent HPV vaccine?

As long as you start having sex, the chance of being infected with HPV in your lifetime is very high. Cervical cancer usually has no symptoms, so it cannot be detected by oneself. Sexual intercourse is the main way of HPV infection, but it is not the only way. Even condoms cannot completely block its spread.

The nine-valent HPV vaccine has a good preventive effect. In addition to cervical cancer, it can also prevent anal cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, vaginal cancer and genital warts. The following are common questions after vaccination with the nine-valent HPV vaccine that everyone needs to know:

Stay for 15-30 minutes after vaccination to make sure you feel no discomfort before leaving;

Remember to take your vaccination card with you before leaving, and confirm the time for your next vaccination;

Side effects such as swelling and pain at the vaccination site, nausea, retching, dizziness and fatigue may occur, but they are all relatively mild and can be recovered quickly with medical care;

Be careful not to get the needle eye wet, and avoid lifting objects and intense activities;

You do not need to drink alcohol or eat irritating foods within 2-3 days after vaccination.

The above are some common problems after receiving the nine-valent HPV vaccine. For detailed information, please consult your doctor. In addition, after vaccination, the vaccine can stimulate the human immune system to produce defensive antigens, blocking HPV virus infection, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing HPV infection.