The doctor talked about ways to protect against human papillomavirus

Daria Bashkina, a volunteer pediatrician at the Collective Immunity organization, told how to protect herself from the human papillomavirus.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Saturday, November 1, she noted that the human papillomavirus remains a serious but underestimated threat.

According to her, a positive HPV test is not a contraindication to vaccination — vaccination will not get rid of an existing infection, but it will protect against other strains of the virus. Antiviral drugs are used in case of infection, although the body often copes on its own within one to two years. Regular screening remains the most important measure. Women over the age of 21 are recommended to undergo a cervical examination at least once every three years.

The main problems are low awareness and lack of free compulsory health insurance vaccination. The appearance of a domestic vaccine may change the situation, but for now you can protect yourself with paid vaccinations. Doctors advise you to visit a gynecologist regularly and discuss the schedule of routine checkups.

On October 29, it was reported that Russia had launched the first production of a full-cycle HPV vaccine. It is clarified that HPV vaccination has been proven to reduce mortality from cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers among women under the age of 45. The first series of Cegardex vaccines launched into production will be released into civil circulation in the second half of 2026, Regnum news agency clarifies. By 2027, the company plans to expand production to 3.5 million vaccines per year, the website says. kp.ru .

In September, State Duma deputy and member of the health Committee Yulia Drozhzhina proposed including human papillomavirus vaccination in the national vaccination calendar, writes RT.

Also in September, gynecologist Olga Ulankina called vaccination the most reliable method of protection against HPV. According to her, two vaccines are available in Russia that form immunity to the most dangerous types of virus (16 and 18), which cause 70% of cancer cases. 360.ru . According to the NSN, vaccination against the virus is included in national vaccination calendars in 91 countries around the world.

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