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Important Vaccines for Women

Vaccines are crucial for preventing various illnesses. Most vaccines protect individuals and society as a whole against dangerous outbreaks, saving lives by boosting our immunity.

All species on Earth, whether animals or humans, need to be vaccinated for safety against diseases. From a one-month-old infant to an 80-90-year-old senior citizen, everyone needs to receive vaccinations.


Here are three important vaccines that every woman should take:


  1. HPV vaccine: This vaccine protects women against the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is spread through sexual contact. HPV is one of the main causes of cervical cancer and can also cause vaginal, anal, vulvar, and other types of harmful cancers related to women. In some cases, this vaccine is also given to regulate one's menstrual cycle. The HPV vaccine is typically administered between the ages of 11-12 years but can be taken by anyone between the ages of 9-45.


  2. aLA vaccine: This vaccine should be taken by all women, as it reduces the chances of developing breast cancer.

    • Fulvestrant injection: This injection, administered alone or in combination with chemotherapy, helps treat patients with breast cancer.


  3. Tdap and Influenza vaccines: These vaccines primarily protect against tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and influenza. They are especially important for pregnant women because they protect both the mother and the baby from potential future health complications.

 


Written by: Jiah Shah Edited by: Viha Desai

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