Facts about HPV , the virus that causes cervical cancer
HPV is the human papilloma virus , a virus that can be spread through sexual contact . Most of these viruses did not show serious symptoms for the sufferer . HPV also known as the main cause of cervical cancer . Check out other facts about HPV as reported by the NY Daily News ( 02 / 04 ) following .
HPV vaccine
There are vaccines that can fight HPV , of which the most effective dose given to boys and girls aged 11 or 12 years , then women at the age of 26 and men at age 21 years . The cost of the vaccine is $ 360 , or about 3 million dollars more and be covered by insurance . In addition , the best dose of the HPV vaccine are three times before someone having sex .
HPV in men
Although HPV is the cause of cervical cancer , but men can also be infected with this virus when having sex or performing oral sex . Many men and women are not aware of when they have been attacked by HPV . If the woman is infected with HPV infected cervical cancer makes , then men with HPV may develop cancer of the penis , anus , or even the esophagus .
other facts
HPV has been attacked 20 million Americans . Meanwhile , HPV also attacked 6 million people each year . HPV is commonly found in men and women who are sexually active .
If you do not want this virus , then you should get used to having sex in a healthy manner .
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Post a Comment