HPV vaccination for 9-14 years old: Small action today, shield for the future

(Dan Tri) - HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer and many other types of cancer. Early HPV vaccination brings health benefits and economic efficiency.

9-14 is considered the "golden age" to help the vaccine maximize its effectiveness, creating lasting immunity against dangerous diseases caused by the HPV virus.

According to statistics from the Global Cancer Organization (Globocan), cervical cancer is one of the 10 types of cancer with the highest number of new cases and deaths in Vietnam. Each year, Vietnam discovers more than 4,100 new cases of cervical cancer and on average, there are about 7 deaths from this disease every day. This is one of the most common and deadly cancers in women. In men, penile cancer is also a type of cancer that has recently been recorded in young people.

Get vaccinated as early as possible, save money today

The HPV vaccine is recommended by the World Health Organization for adolescent girls aged 9-26 and adolescent boys aged 9-21. Since 2018, the US FDA has allowed the age of vaccination to be expanded to 45 years old. According to medical experts, the 9-14 group only needs 2 doses 6 months apart, if vaccinated after the age of 14, 3 doses will be needed within 6 months to achieve the same effectiveness. This shows that vaccination earlier, right from the age of 9-14, is more effective, prevents disease early and saves vaccine costs due to the reduction of 1 injection.

9-14 is the "golden age" for the vaccine to be most effective, creating lasting immunity against dangerous diseases caused by the HPV virus.

According to the CDC, the HPV vaccine provides nearly 100% protection against cervical precancers and genital warts. HPV infections and cervical precancers have decreased significantly since the vaccine was introduced, including a 71% decrease in teenage girls, a 61% decrease in young women, and a 40% decrease in cervical precancers in vaccinated women. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world today.

There are many different types of HPV, some of which can cause health problems, including genital warts and six types of cancer in people who are infected over time. Most people who are infected with HPV do not know they are infected and do not experience any symptoms or health problems.

Some reports also point to the benefits of earlier vaccination, as recent population surveys show that the age of first sexual intercourse is getting younger (while the age of marriage is getting later), the age of first sexual intercourse before the age of 14 in 2019 was more than double that in 2013, and by 2025 this number is expected to continue to increase.

Speed ​​up vaccination rates to reduce cancer

This is a rare cancer that has a vaccine and international evidence shows that the incidence of cervical cancer as well as HPV-related cancers has decreased significantly after the vaccine was available, but the vaccination rate in Vietnam is still low due to many reasons, including the fact that many parents do not have complete information, think that their children are too young to be at risk, and some are afraid of the cost or side effects.

According to a 2021 study, only 12% of women and children aged 15-29 have been vaccinated against HPV. This also leads to the consequence that the rate of new cases and deaths from cervical cancer in Vietnam is still high.

Long Chau offers many attractive gifts exclusively for customers in this campaign.

Currently, Long Chau vaccination center is implementing the campaign "For a young generation without cancer caused by HPV" to spread correct knowledge about HPV vaccine and the benefits of HPV vaccination in young people. The campaign is accompanied by ambassador - singer Quang Hung MasterD and is attracting the attention of the community.

In this campaign, the system will have many attractive gifts and incentives such as the first AR application Blindcard and exclusive T-shirts designed exclusively for fans this summer. Cervical cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, anal cancer... related to HPV can be prevented early and effectively, just a small action will bring protection to children and families against the risk of dangerous cancer... Summer is the ideal time for parents to take their children for vaccination, taking advantage of the vacation to protect their long-term health.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/tiem-vaccine-hpv-9-14-tuoi-hanh-dong-nho-hom-nay-la-chan-cho-tuong-lai-20250620100742743.htm