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What do I need to know about HPV and the HPV vaccine?

2025/2/6
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Deborah Money: 作为一名妇产科医生和教授,我认为HPV疫苗在癌症预防领域具有非凡的意义。我们现在有了一种可以预防癌症的疫苗,如果能实现这一点,对全世界来说都将是一项了不起的成就。世界卫生组织(WHO)非常热衷于在全球范围内推广这种疫苗,不仅仅是在像加拿大这样的国家。HPV疫苗的开发非常成功,它能够产生病毒的空蛋白外壳,从而刺激身体产生抗体,预防HPV感染。疫苗的有效性超过90%,甚至单剂疫苗可能就足够了。虽然社交媒体上存在对HPV疫苗的批评和虚假信息,但它已被证明在数十万剂次中非常安全,不会导致癌症。我认为,我们应该加强对HPV病毒和疫苗的教育,消除误解,让更多人受益于这一重要的癌症预防工具。

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This chapter defines HPV as a DNA virus that commonly infects the skin, particularly the genital area. It is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact during sexual encounters. While most infections are transient and clear up on their own, persistent infections can lead to warts or cancer.
  • HPV is a DNA virus that infects skin, commonly the genital area.
  • Transmission occurs through skin-to-skin contact during sexual activity.
  • Most infections are transient, but persistent infections can cause warts or cancer.
  • Prevalence is high across the population, regardless of gender.

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HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. While most people infected with HPV recover, certain strains can increase the risk of cervical and other cancers, including oral, anal, and head and neck. Dr. Deborah Money, head of the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at the University of British Columbia, breaks down how HPV spreads and why sexually active people should consider getting vaccinated.

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