Renowned oncologist, Founder, Managing Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Cancer Center Dr. Catherine Nyongesa has thrown her weight and support towards the Government’s call for HPV vaccination for girls aged below 15 in the cervical cancer fight.
The HPV vaccine protects against the types of HPV that most often cause cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens aged 11 to 12 years, but can be given starting at age 9.
Dr. Nyongesa, expressed her confidence in the government’s committment to ensuring all girls below the age of 15 get vaccinated to protect them against HPV, which can cause cervical cancer.
“Regular cervical cancer screening can detect precancerous changes early, calling on women aged between 25 and 50 to be screened for cervical cancer every five years, starting at age 25.
“It is very critical at this time that any girl below the age of 15 should be taken for HPV vaccinations. Similarly, any woman between the ages of 25 and 50 should go for screening,” Dr. Nyongesa observed
Dr. Nyongesa’s parting shot is that You should get screened for cervical cancer regularly, even if you received an HPV vaccine.