CALDEIRÃO DE BOLSA

tiopatinhas Escreveu:Mas, ainda não consegui entender porque é que as jovens deste nosso país nascidas por exemplo em 1991 não têm direito à vacina de forma gratuíta. Este é o caso da minha filha à qual terei de pagar (e não é pouco). Ainda não consegui entender o critério adoptado

Are there other ways, besides the vaccine, to prevent HPV?

The surest way to prevent genital HPV is to avoid sexual contact. For persons who are sexually active, condoms may lower their chances of getting HPV, if used all the time and the right way. Condoms may lower a person’s chances of developing genital warts and cervical cancer. But HPV can infect areas that are not covered by a condom – so condoms may not fully protect against HPV.

Will girls/women be protected against HPV and related diseases, even if they don’t get all three doses of the vaccine?

The HPV vaccine is recommended as a three-dose vaccine. It is not yet known how much protection girls/women would get if they receive only one or two doses of the vaccine. For this reason, it is very important that girls/women get all three doses of the vaccine.

Will the girls/women who have been vaccinated still need a Pap test?

Yes, they will still need to see their healthcare provider for a Pap test. Regular Pap tests are recommended for all women starting within three years of when a girl/woman begins sexual activity or at age 21, whichever comes first. The vaccine will NOT provide protection against all types of HPV that cause cervical cancer, so women will still be at risk for some cancers.