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Vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a crucial step in preventing cervical cancer and other HPV-related diseases in teenage girls and boys. Vaccination for young Girls and Boys (9-15 yrs) : 1. Prevention of HPV-related diseases: HPV vaccination can prevent up to 90% of cervical cancer cases, as well as other HPV-related diseases like anal, oropharyngeal, and genital cancers. 2. Reduced risk of genital warts: HPV vaccination can also reduce the risk of genital warts, which are caused by low-risk HPV types. 3. Protection against HPV-related precancerous lesions: HPV vaccination can prevent precancerous lesions, such as cervical dysplasia, which can progress to cancer if left untreated. Recommended HPV vaccines for teenagers: 1. Gardasil 9: This vaccine protects against 9 HPV types, including those that cause most cervical cancers and genital warts. 2. Gardasil: This vaccine protects against 4 HPV types, including those that cause most cervical cancers and genital warts. Vaccination schedule: 1. 2-dose schedule: For teenagers aged 11-14 years, a 2-dose schedule is recommended, with the second dose given 6-12 months after the first dose. 2. 3-dose schedule: For teenagers aged 15-26 years, a 3-dose schedule is recommended, with the second dose given 1-2 months after the first dose, and the third dose given 6-12 months after the first dose. Common side effects: 1. Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site 2. Fatigue 3. Headache 4. Fever 5. Nausea or vomiting To know more or for vaccination, consult DR SWATI KHANDEKAR, Best Gynecologist and Obstetrician at her Aasavari Clinic, Malviya Nagar, Khamla Road, Nagpur. #cervicalcancervaccination #cervicalcancerprevention #cervicalcancertreatment #cervicalcancerdiagnosis #cervicalcancertreatmentdoctor #cervicalcancerpreventiontips #cervicalcancerspecialistdoctor #hpvvaccine #hpvvaccination #hpvvaccinationschedule #aasavariclinicnagpur #drswatikhandekar #drachyutkhandekar