2024-01-20 03:19:13
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[충남일보 강남용 기자] As part of the national vaccination support project, Buyeo-gun, which only supported cervical cancer (HPV) vaccinations for women aged 12 to 17 and low-income families aged 18 to 26, will be expanded to male adolescents for the first time in South Chungcheong Province starting from January this year as the 8th public election pledge project. revealed.
‘HPV (Human Papillomavirus)’ is an infectious disease that causes cancers such as cervical cancer, anal cancer, and oral cancer. As vaccination is strongly recommended not only for women but also for men, the military has decided to implement HPV infection prevention vaccination for male adolescents as well. did.
Two-dose HPV (quadrivalent) vaccine is provided to 12-year-old males with an address in Buyeo-gun. They can visit the Buyeo-gun Public Health Center Vaccination Room (1st floor of the main building) on the day of vaccination with their guardian.
Kim Jeom-soon, director of the public health center, said, “HPV vaccination is effective in suppressing cancer for men, but it was difficult to get it because it is non-insurance and costs at least regarding 400,000 won.” He added, “Male adolescents also actively participate in vaccination to prevent HPV infection. “I asked them to give it to me,” he said.
For further information, please contact the Buyeo County Public Health Center Health Administration Department Maternal and Child Health Team (830-8682, 8686).
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