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Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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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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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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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
The common vaccine
Gardasil is the common form of HPV vaccine that is routinely given for such cond...more
Asked for male, 26 years old from Hyderabad
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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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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.
Who should get this vaccine...more
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.
Who should get this vaccine...more
Last Updated: 5 years ago• Featured Tip
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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
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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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
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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