There is a continuous increase in cancer cases in India. Although there is no one vaccine to prevent all types of cancer, HPV vaccine is considered extremely effective for prevention of cervical cancer. It is usually considered essential for women, but do you know that this vaccine is equally important for men.

In this article we will know why HPV vaccine should be imposed by men, what are the benefits of this, and where is this vaccine available.

What is HPV?
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a common virus, which spreads from one person to another through sexual contact. This virus is not only limited to sexual contact, but can also enter the body through infected blood transfusion and other means.

HPV virus can live in the body for years and gradually give rise to serious diseases like cancer, such as:

Cervical Cancer
Anal Cancer
Penile Cancer
Oropharyngeal Cancer
Genital warts
Why should men get HPV vaccine?
Most people believe that HPV vaccine is only for women, but this notion is incorrect. HPV virus can also cause serious diseases in men.

Benefits:

Prevention of anal, penile and throat cancer: This vaccine helps men to protect them from these cancers.
Protection from genital warts: HPV vaccine also reduces the risk of genital warts.
Preventing the spread of viruses in women: When men also apply vaccine, they inadvertently prevent the virus from spreading to women.
According to doctors, if men get this vaccine between the ages of 9 and 40, then strong immunity against HPV virus develops in their body. Try to get this vaccine before the age of 20, so that it can prove to be more effective.

When and at what age to get the vaccine?
It is best to vaccinate girls and boys at the age of 9 to 14 years.
If no one has vaccinated at this age, then he can get it installed till the age of 40.
According to doctors, it is more beneficial to have a vaccine before starting sexual activity.
HPV vaccine increases the body's ability to fight viruses and can reduce the risk of cancer by 80%.

Where is HPV vaccine available?
This vaccine is mostly available in private hospitals and clinics.
This vaccine is also given in some government hospitals, but it is not yet involved in India's National Immunization Program.
Price: It can cost from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 per dose in private hospitals.

Important things:
Both men and women can reduce the risk of cancer by installing HPV vaccine.
The sooner this vaccine is applied, the more effective it is.
This vaccine with safe sex and regular checkup provides an important safety shield.

Conclusion:
HPV vaccine is very important not only for women but also for men to prevent serious diseases like cancer. To protect the health of yourself and your family, get this vaccine on time and also make others aware.

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