Unlike other types of cancer, cervical cancer is a disease that is preventable if it is diagnosed and treated at an early stage. Preventing HPV infection is a public health priority to reduce cancer and HPV-associated complications.
Vaccination is the most lifesaving intervention to decrease the burden of HPV-related cancers . It is critical for pediatricians to make a strong recommendation for early vaccination and completion of the 3-dose series. The goal of early vaccination is to immunize before first exposure to HPV virus. Since 2006, vaccines to prevent infection from some types of HPV have been available and recommended for adolescents at 11or 12 years of age and through 26years for females who had not been previously vaccinated. Currently,
Vaccination is the most lifesaving intervention to decrease the burden of HPV-related cancers . It is critical for pediatricians to make a strong recommendation for early vaccination and completion of the 3-dose series. The goal of early vaccination is to immunize before first exposure to HPV virus. Since 2006, vaccines to prevent infection from some types of HPV have been available and recommended for adolescents at 11or 12 years of age and through 26years for females who had not been previously vaccinated. Currently,