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The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination prevents specific types of HPV infections that may lead to cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer affecting women in Singapore despite being highly preventable. HPV vaccination is recommended for females aged 9 to 26 years.
Mar 23, 2023 · The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine or HPV vaccination significantly reduces a woman’s risk of developing cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers for women in Singapore. About HPV and its link to Cervical Cancer
- What Is HPV Vaccine?
- How Many HPV Vaccines Are there?
- How Much Does HPV Vaccine Cost in Singapore?
- When Should I – Or My Child – Get HPV Vaccine?
- Does HPV Vaccine Prevent Cervical Cancer?
HPV (human papillomavirus) is a group of more than 100 viruses that’s quite widespread around the world. Anyone who’s having sex can contract HPV. Even if you’ve only had sex with one person. Even if it’s protected sex. In fact, just skin-to-skin genital contact can get you infected. Most people who are sexually active would have been infected at s...
HPV vaccines are a relatively new thing – the very first one became available in 2006. The HPV vaccine gives you varying levels of protection against cervical cancer (70%) as well as other cancers e.g. anal (60%), vulva (40%) and possibly mouth cancer. They also prevent genital and anal warts (90%). Currently there are 3 types of HPV vaccines avail...
HPV vaccines are available at many healthcare facilities in Singapore – from polyclinics and public hospitals to GPs, gynaecology clinics and private hospitals. Here’s a sampling of how much they cost here. Typically you need 3 doses of HPV jabs, therefore most clinics will offer a full-course package of 3 shots. Here are some clinics that offer HP...
Girls as well as boys can be vaccinated as young as age 9. We’re sure it’s difficult for parents to imagine their little angel becoming sexually active one day. Nonetheless, the government has been encouraging girls aged 9 to 26 years to get the HPV vaccine under the National Childhood Immunisation Schedule. From April 2019, all 13-year-old girls i...
Most women who’re interested in the HPV vaccine are interested in preventing cervical cancer. It’s not foolproof though, just so you know. The vaccine gives you only about 70% protection against cervical cancer. Still, we think the HPV vaccine is pretty worth the money. Current studies that have followed people who’ve been vaccinated over a period ...
May 9, 2023 · There are two types of HPV vaccines available in Singapore. They are the HPV2 (Cervarix), and HPV9 (Gardasil 9). Cervarix provides protection against HPV types 16 and 18, which account for 70% of all cervical cancers, and have been shown to be both clinically- and cost-effective in the local setting. It is registered for use in females.
Ladies, have you had your Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine? Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) and Temasek Foundation are introducing a HPV Immunisation Programme to educate ladies on cervical cancer and the importance of HPV vaccination.
The vaccines are recommended as prevention against cervical cancer. What are the types of HPV vaccinations available? The vaccines are given as an injection in the muscle of your upper arm. For girls 9 to 14 years old, two doses are given at 0, 5 to 13 months.
Feb 10, 2022 · SINGAPORE - Women between the ages of 18 and 26 from lower-income families can now get free human papillomavirus, or better known as HPV, vaccination to fight cervical cancer.
