Health centers in 13 townships and cities in Nantou County launched HPV vaccination services at public expense in 39 middle schools in the county.

(Provided by Nantou County Health Bureau)

[Reporter Zhang Xiesheng/Report from Nantou] Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and it is an invisible killer to women’s health. According to the statistics of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the death rate of cervical cancer in Nantou County in 2021 ranks sixth in the death rate of cancer among women About 22 people die from cervical cancer every year. Health centers in 13 townships and cities in Nantou County have launched HPV vaccination services at public expense in 39 middle schools in the county. 13 health centers and Nantou Christian Hospital, Jiacheng Pediatric Clinic, Mindful Life Clinic, Taian Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic) are receiving supplementary vaccination services.

The Nantou County Health Bureau pointed out that HPV vaccine can effectively prevent cervical cancer. The World Health Organization recommends that women aged 9-14 be vaccinated most effectively, especially before they are infected with HPV. It is recommended to be evaluated by a professional doctor and follow the HPV Vaccine follow-up vaccination, the first dose of vaccination is only 2 doses when the age is 9 to 14 years old, and 3 doses are required if the age is 15 years old. Nantou County has implemented HPV public-funded HPV human papillomavirus vaccination for girls enrolled in junior high schools since 2018 Services. As of last year, the vaccination rate of girls enrolled in junior high school reached 92.3%. HPV vaccination can prevent 70% of cervical cancer. Parents are urged to protect the health of young girls, complete vaccination to enhance protection and reduce the risk of cervical cancer.

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The Health Bureau emphasized that although the HPV vaccine can prevent related types of virus infection, it still cannot prevent 100% cervical cancer. Jian Hongmou, director of the Caotun Town Health Center, suggested that the best way to avoid cervical cancer is: 1. Regular cervical smear Pap smear examination once a year; 2. HPV vaccination; 3. Safe sex, use condoms; 4. Healthy diet, five fruits and vegetables a day, less oil, less sugar, less salt; Food, such as natto, sugar-free Greek yogurt and probiotics, etc., increase the probiotics in the digestive tract; 6. Maintain ideal body weight and good sleep quality; 7. Proper exercise, etc., to maintain your own health and complete protection, so that you can be healthier and healthier Guaranteed.

Ways to prevent cervical cancer in women.

(Provided by Nantou County Health Bureau)

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