Patient's question:
Female, 24 years old. I heard from a friend that the incidence of cervical cancer is particularly high now. If you get vaccinated, you can prevent it. Please ask what are the adverse reactions of the nine-valent HPV vaccine.Doctor's answer:
Currently, the HPV vaccines being developed are categorized into two types based on their efficacy: preventive vaccines and therapeutic vaccines. Among them, preventive vaccines can prevent active HPV infection, thereby preventing the recurrence of cervical cancer. Preventive vaccines can induce an autoimmune response, and since they do not contain viral DNA, there is no risk of viral infection, and they also exhibit good tolerance. Evidence shows that this vaccine is safe, effective, and reliable. However, vaccination with HPV vaccines may cause some adverse reactions, such as local redness, swelling, and pain, as well as systemic symptoms like fever, dizziness, and nausea. But these adverse reactions are temporary, so you can wait for a while after getting vaccinated before leaving.