HPV vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is said to infect more than 50% of women with sexual contact once in their lifetime. It is involved in the development of many diseases such as cervical cancer, anal cancer, vaginal cancer, and condyloma acuminata. In particular, the incidence of cervical cancer among young women has increased in recent years.

The vaccine to prevent HPV infection (HPV vaccine) is routinely inoculated to girls in the 6th grade of elementary school to the 1st grade of high school.

　HPVの中には子宮頸がんをおこしやすい種類（型）のものがあります。HPVワクチンはこのうち一部の感染を防ぐことができます。現在日本において受けられるワクチンは、9価ワクチン（シルガード9）です。
　シルガード9は80～90%を防ぎます。また、HPVワクチンでがんになる手前の状態（前がん病変）が減るとともに、がんそのものを予防する効果があることもわかってきています。　

After receiving the HPV vaccine, pay close attention to your physical condition.