The super vaccine against HPV 9 strains is now available at the Medical University Vaccination Department

Published: 10:07 - 17/06/2022 Author: Nguyễn Thị Kiều Liên 10:12 24/06/2022 Views: 1

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Vaccine against HPV 9 strains is available at the Medical University Vaccination Clinic

1. Vaccine information

HPV causes many types of cancers and diseases in both men and women such as cervical cancer, vulvar/vaginal cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, genital warts, genital warts, etc. GARDASIL 9 is a new generation vaccine that protects against diseases caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58 5 more types than the previous 4 generation GARDASIL vaccine.

GARDASIL 9 vaccine is produced by the world's leading pharmaceutical company Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) - USA. The vaccine has been approved for registration in 84 countries and territories. On June 15, 2022, the vaccine was available OFFICIAL present at Hanoi Medical University vaccination room.

2. Intended users:

Gardasil 9 vaccine is indicated for girls and women aged 9 – 26 years old, and boys and men aged 9 – 26 years old.

3. Injection regimen and schedule:

People aged 9 - 14 years old can be vaccinated according to 2 vaccination schedules:

2 doses: each dose 6 - 12 months apart
3 doses: according to regimen 0 - 2 - 6. The 2nd dose should be administered at least 1 month after the first dose and the third dose should be given at least 3 months after the second dose. All three doses should be given within 1 year.

People aged 15 years and older get vaccinated according to the vaccination schedule:

3 doses: according to regimen 0 - 2 - 6. The 2nd dose should be administered at least 1 month after the first dose and the third dose should be given at least 3 months after the second dose. All three doses should be given within 1 year.

4. How to use:

This vaccine is administered intramuscularly. The injection site is in the deltoid area of the upper arm.

5. Reaction after injection:

Gardasil 9 vaccine is highly safe. However, vaccinated people may experience some common reactions, lasting 1-2 days:

Reactions at the injection site: Pain, swelling, local erythema.

Other systemic reactions: Mild fever, headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue,...

6. Vaccine price

Currently, GARDASIL 9 vaccine costs 2,930k/1 shot at Hanoi Medical University vaccination clinic. Vaccines are currently available at the vaccination clinic, ready to serve customers in need.

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