Cervical cancer vaccination is a key step in preventing cervical cancer, primarily caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The vaccine is most effective when given before exposure to the virus.
Recommended for girls and boys aged 9 to 14 years.
Helps protect against high-risk HPV types 16 and 18, which cause most cervical cancers.
Can also prevent other cancers caused by HPV, including vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers.
Two doses are usually sufficient for younger adolescents, while older individuals may require three doses.
