Dubai, United Arab Emirates (CNN) — Did you know that the majority of people with cervical cancer do not show any signs or symptoms?
And the Saudi Food and Drug Authority stated, in a tweet through its official account on the “Twitter” website, that receiving the human papilloma virus vaccine and conducting a periodic examination helps prevent infection with this disease.
What is human papillomavirus infection?
This infection is caused by a group of viruses common around the world, and affects the reproductive system.
This infection is often transmitted through skin-to-skin contact, and the majority of infected people do not experience any signs or symptoms. However, some types of this virus can cause many diseases, such as genital warts, or cervical cancer.
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority indicated that human papillomavirus is the main cause of cervical cancer.
604,000 women have been diagnosed with cervical cancer worldwide. About 342,000 women died of this disease in 2020.
How do you protect yourself from human papilloma virus?
- Receiving the HPV vaccine from the age of 11 years to 45 years
- Doing a cervical examination with a cervical cytology test
And the Saudi Ministry of Health stated, on its official website, that the common side effects of the human papillomavirus vaccine are minor, and are:
- Headache
- Pain, swelling and redness at the injection site
In turn, she confirmed that human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines provide good long-term efficacy and safety.