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Exclusive Cervical Cancer Awareness and Vaccination drive for Torrent Pharma Family

Vaccination Drive will be conducted at Gandhinagar office on 15th October 2024.

Special Benefits for Torrent Pharma Family:

  • Flat 10% discount on Vaccine MRP
  • Free on-site Doctor consultation
  • Zero Convenience Fees for Door step services

Every 5 minutes, nearly one person dies of HPV-related cancers in India.

Cervical cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in Indian women.

Preventive Care Guide

  • HPV Vaccination is for both males and females
  • Critical Age guide:
    • Age 9-14 years – 2 doses (interval 0, 6 months)
    • Age 14+ years – 3 doses (interval of 0,2,6 months)
  • Screening – Recommended for all females above the age of 30 years at an interval of 2 years

Understanding Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer originates in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It’s primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk types of HPV.

Symptoms of Cervical Cancer:

  • Abnormal vaginal bleeding
  • Pelvic pain
  • Pain during intercourse
  • Unusual discharge

Prevention:

  • Regular screening (Pap tests and HPV tests)
  • HPV vaccination

About HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

What is HPV?

HPV is a group of more than 200 related viruses, some of which are spread through sexual contact. Certain high-risk types can cause cervical cancer, while others may cause genital warts.

Key Facts about HPV:

  • Most sexually active people will get HPV at some point in their lives.

  • Most HPV infections go away on their own, but some can persist and lead to cancer.

  • HPV often has no symptoms and can go away on its own.

  • Persistent infection with high-risk HPV types can lead to cervical cancer and other cancers.

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Gardasil Vaccines: Protecting Against HPV

What is Gardasil?

Gardasil is a vaccine designed to protect against HPV-related diseases. There are two versions: Gardasil 4 and Gardasil 9.

Gardasil 4:

  • Protects against 4 HPV types: 6, 11, 16, and 18.
  • Types 16 and 18 cause about 70% of cervical cancers.
  • Quadrivalent HPV vaccine is expected to help prevent ~83% of Cervical Cancers.
  • Globally studied vaccine for 27 years.
  • Prevents against:
    • Cervical cancer
    • Vulvar cancer
    • Vaginal cancer
    • Precancerous lesions
    • Genital Warts

Gardasil 9:

  • Protects against 9 HPV types: 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58.
  • Nonavalent HPV vaccine is expected to help prevent ~98% of Cervical Cancers.
  • Globally studied vaccine for 17 years.
  • Prevents against:
    • Cervical cancer
    • Vulvar cancer
    • Vaginal cancer
    • Anal cancer
    • Precancerous lesions
    • Genital Warts
    • External Genital Lesions

Differences Between Gardasil 4 and Gardasil 9

Feature
Gardasil 4
Gardasil 9
Number of HPV Types
4
9
Vaccine Efficacy
~83%
~98%
Global study
27 years
17 years
Gender
For females only
For both Females and Males
Age
9 year to 45 years
Female: 9 years to 45 years
Boys: 9 years to 15 years
Doses
Age 9-14 – 2 doses Age 14 & above – 3 Doses
Age 9-14 – 2 doses Age 14 & above – 3 Doses
Protection against Genital Warts
~90%
~90%
Special Price for Torrent Pharma Employees
3685 (special rate)
9915 (special rate)

FAQs

  • Protect yourself from multiple cancers caused by HPV.
  • Prevent genital warts.
  • Contribute to the herd immunity that protects those who can’t be vaccinated.
Effectiveness Below Age 15:
  • Highly effective when given before exposure to HPV (typically before becoming sexually active).
  • Nearly 100% protection against the types of HPV the vaccine covers.
Effectiveness Above Age 15:
  • Still highly effective but may be slightly less so if exposed to HPV before vaccination.
  • Recommended upto the age of 45 years, but anyone 26 years or below should definitely prioritise.

Common Side Effects:

  • Pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Nausea

Rare Side Effects:

  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Dizziness or fainting shortly after the injection
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Both males and females can transmit and contract HPV.
  • Transmission is more common from females to males as compared to males to females.
  • Vaccinating both genders helps reduce the overall prevalence of the virus.
  • Gardasil is recommended for both males and females.
  • Extensive studies have shown that Gardasil is safe and well-tolerated.
  • Common side effects: pain at the injection site, headache, fever.
  • Serious side effects are rare and monitored continuously.
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Glimpses of Vaccination Drive

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