A vaccine that can save you from cancer is on Turkmenistan’s vaccination schedule
Vaccination against HPV (human papillomavirus) is a fairly rare phenomenon in the medical practice of many countries. And if the vaccine there is still in-cluded in the list of compulsory ones, then it is mainly for girls.
In Turkmenistan, HPV vaccination is free for both boys and girls aged 9 years. What for?
Human papillomavirus is the common name for a group of viruses that are ex-tremely widespread throughout the world. More than 190 types of virus are known in the group, of which at least 13 lead to the development of cancer. And people with both sexes are affected by HPV.
In order to develop “collective” immunity and reduce the incidence of HPV in-fection, a vaccine is given to girls and boys at the age of 9 at two stages (with an interval of six months). At this age, it is most effective.
Adults can also contact the Center for Public Health and Nutrition of the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Service of Turkmenistan. However, for them, the vaccine will not be free of charge and will require three vaccinations. This HPV vaccine is designed specifically to prevent the onset and development of diseas-es, and not to treat an existing disease.
It complies with WHO recommendations and is absolutely safe: it does not con-tain live virus, antibiotics and preservatives. But it reduces the risk of developing cancer in both sexes, respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), warts, etc. The drug can also be administered in combination with other vaccinations.
In the period after immunization, a person may have minor local reactions: red-ness, soreness at the injection site, headache, or a slight temperature. Symptoms should go away within two days. If the reaction lasts longer, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
To date, the vaccination schedule of Turkmenistan includes immunization against 14 infections: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, rubella, mumps, pneumococcus, rotavirus infection, viral hepatitis A, viral hepatitis B, tuberculosis, Hib infection and cancer caused by the human papillomavirus. This is one of the highest levels of vaccination in the region.
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