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Pediatrician•Palakkad
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Better not to give. Better to give either on the same day or 4 weeks apart for the maximal effect.
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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Diploma in Child Health (DCH), MBBS

General Physician•Bangalore
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The immune system is extremely important in an individual's system. A strong immune system helps to combat the invasion of foreign particles and consequently resists the diseases. Vaccination is such a context becomes imperative as it strengthens an individual's immunity. In vaccination, antigens or germs are given in very small doses. They stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies to fight against that particular infection. Vaccinations are provided to both children to protect them fro...more
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General Physician•Sri Ganganagar
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No. The vaccine only protects people against types of hpv to which they were not previously exposed. It does not treat an existing infection or protect against that type of hpv.
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MS - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Gynaecologist•Chennai
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is one the most common sexually transmitted virus and an HPV vaccination protect you against this virus. It is estimated that HP infects at least 50% of the population during their sexually active phase. Although the virus is not a deadly type of a virus as it goes away on its own, in some cases, it can lead to anal, throat cancers and genital warts as well.

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Gardasil is the common form of HPV vaccine that is routinely given for such cond...more
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General Physician•Ghaziabad
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Vaccines are not just for kids; the human body can be vulnerable to viruses during any time period of life. It is important for an adult to get vaccinated regularly, else there are always chances that some virus or infection may attack you in a severe way.

Let's look at some of the vaccines adults should get for a healthy and ensured life:Pneumococcal Vaccine -

This vaccine protects the human body from diseases like Pneumonia and Meningitis.

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Pulmonologist•Mumbai
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Some forms of cancer such as cervical cancer can be prevented by vaccines. Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer that affects women. The vaccine that prevents cervical cancer is known as the human papilloma virus(HPV) vaccination. Let's take a look at a few things you should know about this vaccination.

What is HPV?
There are over a hundred types of HPV. While some of them affect the genital area and can cause abnormal tissue growth that leads to cervical cancer o...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Pulmonary, DTCD

Pulmonologist•Faridabad
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Some forms of cancer, such as cervical cancer can be prevented by vaccines. Cervical cancer is the second most common form of cancer that affects women. The vaccine that prevents cervical cancer is known as the human papilloma virus(HPV) vaccination. Let's take a look at a few things you should know about this vaccination.

What is HPV?
There are over a hundred types of HPV. While some of them affect the genital area and can cause abnormal tissue growth that leads to cervical cancer ...more
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MBBS,MD(PGI,Chandigarh)

Pediatrician•Kolkata
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It is always recomended to give the vaccines in time. If somehow it is missed it can be given upto 14 weeks of age and PCV you can give upto 5 yrs. But as early as you give it will protect your child more from those diseases.
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General Physician•Kolkata
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Hi... any new symptoms you hear being present in covid cases is not definite... it may or may not be present and their presence dont point towards covid infection... above 18yrs can get vaccinated whenever you get a confirmed registration at government cowin website...
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