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Did you know there is a vaccination for cancer of the cervix?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes genital warts. Infection with HPV generally occurs through contact with infected skin, most commonly through sexual contact. There is a high rate of transmission of the infection (50– 80 percent risk) when there is unprotected sexual activity with someone who has an active HPV infection.
Did you know there is a vaccination for cancer of the cervix?
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the virus that causes genital warts. Infection with HPV generally occurs through contact with infected skin, most commonly through sexual contact. There is a high rate of transmission of the infection (50– 80 percent risk) when there is unprotected sexual activity with someone who has an active HPV infection.
Vaccines are always a hot topic these days, particularly for our little ones. Please read on to examine the safety and effectiveness of the Cervical Cancer vaccine – and a break down on whether you and your kids should get it.
What is HPV?
In America, 20 million people have Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 4,000 women a year die from it.
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Introduction
Resident Physician Dr Elizabeth Heah graduated from the University of Manchester in 2018. She has since been practicing in Singapore, with experience from Singapore restructured hospitals in the departments of General Surgery, Internal Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is passionate about preventative medicine and adopts a holistic approach to healthcare. Outside of medicine she enjoys practicing yoga, interior design and pottery. |