HPV Vaccine Introduced in Nigerian routine Immunisation Schedule

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HPV Vaccine Introduced in Nigerian routine Immunisation Schedule
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The stories above illustrate cases of genital warts and cervical cancer. Both conditions are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus , preventable by the HPV vaccine. This highlights why the introduction of the HPV vaccine into the Nigerian routine immunisation schedule marks a momentous occasion, evoking feelings of relief and joy for many women. The quadrivalent vaccine being introduced protects against HPV types 6, 11, 16 and 18.

Timely detection and effective management can render cervical cancer treatable, though delayed diagnosis and inadequate healthcare-seeking behaviours remain challenges.

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