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Priyasha Banerjie Quint Fit ICMR The Quint Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women in #India. According to Globocan, over 96,000 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in India each year. 65% of these cases succumb to the disease. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

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Quint Fit ICMR The Quint @pinthecreep Cervical cancer is a disease which affects uterine cervix–the mouth of uterus. HPV is the causative agent in 99% of the cases. However, there is a long gap between the infection and the development of cancer. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

Saakhi Quint Fit ICMR The Quint There are three methods of cervical cancer screening – Pap test, VIA (visual test using acetic acid) and HPV DNA testing. According to Government of India guidelines, screening should be done once every 5 years for women aged 30-59 years. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

Cervical Cancer Awareness India Priyasha Banerjie Quint Fit ICMR The Quint Girl Rising India Change.org India My Body, My Choice South Africa HPV vaccination is the primary mode of cervical cancer prevention. If girls are vaccinated at the right age (9-14 years), it will be highly effective in preventing the cancer. Screening is also recommended along with it for the age group 30-65 years. #LetsTalkCervicalcancer

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divyanie Cooray Quint Fit ICMR The Quint Cervical cancer is caused by #HPV, which is a sexually transmitted agent. Besides immunisation, for prevention, risk-reducing behaviour should be adopted like avoiding unprotected sex. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

Ameerah Hasnain Quint Fit ICMR The Quint 3 major trials–Future I/II, Patricia & Costa Rica–have provided sufficient evidence to establish efficacy of vaccine. Trials in India are underway. The vaccine provides lifetime immunity against HPV, if schedule for vaccination is complete.#LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

@Parul_RajeevM Quint Fit ICMR The Quint No. Genital warts may occur due to infection with HPV. However, most of these are due to low-risk HPV types. Cervical cancer is caused by high-risk HPV types. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

@sabikanaqvi Quint Fit ICMR The Quint HPV vaccine produces antibodies against the virus and provides immunity. The HPV vaccine gives 90% protection and hence is highly effective. Screening is invariably recommended for all women over the age of 30.

Indira Behara Quint Fit ICMR The Quint As of now, it is available in the private-sector hospitals, private practitioners, and some NGOs. In Delhi, vaccination can be done at Delhi State Cancer Institute for free. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

Vatsala Quint Fit ICMR The Quint Ideal age for vaccination is 9-14 years for adolescent girls. They should be vaccinated before the initiation of sexual activity. Catch-up vaccine can be given up to 26 years, which is effective only if the girl is not sexually active. #LetsTalkCervicalCancer #WorldCancerDay

vaishali sood Quint Fit ICMR The Quint Two HPV vaccines are currently WHO-prequalified and licensed for use in India: Cervarix and Gardasil. These vaccines protect against the two high-risk HPV types responsible for more than 80% of cervical cancer in India.