Health Corner

According to statistics in 2016 from the Hospital Authority, there are 510 new cases of cervical cancer each year and 151 people die from cervical cancer. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the causes of cervical cancer, and there are 2 peaks of HPV infection of Female: 26-30 and 46-55 years old.

Both men and women have the risk of HPV infection and the possibility of suffering from related diseases.

HPV infection can cause the following diseases:

The risk of HPV infection in men is becoming more common around the world

Any methods to prevent Cervical Cancer?

1.Quit smoking
2.Use condom for reducing risks of HPV infection
3.Regular cervical cancer screening (Pap Test)
4.HPV vaccines injection

About HPV Vaccine

Human papillomavirus vaccine (HPV vaccine for short, also known as cervical cancer vaccine) is a preventive vaccine that can prevent cervical cancer and other cancers and diseases caused by HPV infection. Both men and women can be vaccinated.

HPV 4-in-1 vaccine and 9-in-1 vaccine are commonly used in Hong Kong, which are prescription drugs and can only be used after clinical evaluation by a registered doctor.