HPV Vaccines - Protection Against Common Infections
HPV vaccines are vaccines that protect against human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, which can lead to various cancers including cervical cancer. They work by stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies against specific HPV strains.
Category
Vaccine
Where to get
Available at healthcare clinics and may be included in routine vaccination schedules for adolescents.
Applicable for
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith
HPV Vaccines References
If you want to know more about HPV Vaccines, consider exploring links below:
What Is HPV Vaccines
- https://www.health.gov.au/topics/immunisation/vaccines/human-papillomavirus-hpv-immunisation-service
- https://www.hpvvaccine.org.au/about-hpv/what-is-hpv
- https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/human-papillomavirus-hpv-vaccine
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hpv-infection/in-depth/hpv-vaccine/art-20047292
- https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/factsheets/Pages/human-papillomavirus.aspx
- https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-and-screening/screening-and-early-detection/cervical-screening/hpv-and-cervical-cancer/what-is-the-hpv-vaccine
- https://www.cancer.org.au/what-is-hpv
- https://www.vaccinate.initiatives.qld.gov.au/what-to-vaccinate-against/human-papillomavirus-hpv
HPV Vaccines Information
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