• Cervavac Vaccine is a vaccine used for the prevention of HPV-associated cancers, such as cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers, as well as genital warts caused by HPV types 6 and 11
• The vaccine works by helping your immune system develop protection against HPV before you are exposed to the virus
• Cervavac Vaccine is given as an injection, usually in 2 to 3 doses several months apart
• It can be given to males and females between the ages of 9 and 26 years
• Complete the full vaccination schedule for maximum benefits
• Regular check-ups and screenings, like Pap smears, should still be done to monitor health even after vaccination.
• The most common side effects of Cervavac Vaccine include mild pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site, fever, headache, or dizziness
• These effects are usually short-lived and go away on their own
• If you experience more serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, rash, or swelling, contact a doctor immediately
• You can reduce mild side effects by resting and staying hydrated after the vaccination.
• Before receiving Cervavac Vaccine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have any allergies
• Avoid the vaccine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to any of its ingredients
• The vaccine is not a treatment for existing HPV infections or HPV-related diseases
• It is also important to continue practicing safe sexual health and attending regular medical check-ups, even after getting vaccinated, as Cervavac Vaccine does not protect against all HPV types.

Uses of Cervavac Vaccine

• In Prevention of HPV-associated cancers Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause many cancers, including cervical, vaginal, vulvar, and anal cancers
• The vaccine works by stimulating the immune system to create antibodies that protect against these high-risk HPV strains
• Early vaccination, especially before exposure to the virus, offers long-term protection and significantly reduces the risk of developing these serious cancers, contributing to better health outcomes
• It is normally given between the ages of 9 and 26
• In Prevention of Genital warts (Skin bumps on or around the genital or anal area) Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the main cause of genital warts
• Cervavac Vaccine offers effective prevention against genital warts, which are skin bumps that can appear on or around the genital and anal areas, caused by HPV types 6 and 11
• By stimulating the immune system to produce antibodies, the vaccine helps protect against these specific HPV strains, reducing the risk of developing genital warts significantly
• Early vaccination, particularly before exposure to HPV, provides long-lasting protection and helps in reducing the spread of HPV-related infections.

Missed Doses

If you missed a dose of Cervavac Vaccine, please consult your doctor.

Frequestly asked Questions

What is a quadrivalent vaccine?

Quadrivalent vaccine means that the vaccine protects against 4 types of human papillomavirus. The human papilloma quadrivalent vaccine is effective against diseases caused by HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. It prevents various diseases caused by the virus but does not treat them. The diseases may include pre-cancerous lesions of the female genitals, pre-cancerous lesions of the anus, and genital warts in males as well as females, cervical and anal cancers.

What is Cervavac Vaccine used for?

Cervavac Vaccine is a quadrivalent vaccine that protects against four types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)—types 6, 11, 16, and 18. It helps prevent HPV-associated cancers (such as cervical, anal, vulvar, and vaginal cancers) and genital warts.

Who should get vaccinated with Cervavac Vaccine?

Cervavac Vaccine is recommended for pre-teens, teens, and young adults between the ages of 9 and 26, ideally before they become sexually active, as it works best before exposure to HPV. Both males and females can benefit from the vaccine.

Can I get vaccinated if I am already sexually active?

Yes, even if you are sexually active, you can still benefit from Cervavac Vaccine. However, the vaccine is most effective when given before any exposure to HPV.

I didn't get the last dose of the Cervavac Vaccine. Do I need to start over again?

No, you can just continue from where you left off. However, it would be best to consult your doctor before using Cervavac Vaccine again.

Is Pap smear test (a method of cervical screening) still necessary if I have already taken Cervavac Vaccine?

Yes, vaccinated women will still need regular cervical cancer screening as the effect of the vaccine may work against most but not all HPV types that can cause cervical cancer.

How well does Cervavac Vaccine work?

Cervavac Vaccine works extremely well for most of the cases. Clinical trials have shown that these types of vaccines provide close to 100% protection against cervical and vaginal cancer, genital warts, and infection caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types.

Does Cervavac Vaccine carry any health risks or side effects?

Overall, Cervavac Vaccine does not have any major side effects. The most common side effects include soreness, swelling, or redness at the injection site. Sometimes dizziness or fainting occurs after the injection, sitting for 15 minutes after the injection can reduce the risk of fainting. One may also experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or weakness. Consult your doctor if the symptoms bother you for too long.

Do I need to worry about HPV if my partner and I always use a condom?

If your partner has an HPV infection (with or without symptoms), you can still get infected with HPV even if you always use a condom. The reason is that a condom cannot provide 100% protection from any sexually transmitted infection. Furthermore, HPV is mostly transmitted during sexual intercourse, it can also be transmitted due to oral sex or during genital to genital contact.

Can Cervavac Vaccine be given with other vaccines?

Yes, Cervavac Vaccine can be given either simultaneously, before or after any other live or inactivated vaccines. However, each time a different syringe and a different site should be used. Studies have shown that administering this vaccine with other vaccines does not have any effect on the antibody response by the body and does not change its effectiveness. However, it is advised to consult the doctor before using any other vaccine.

Is Cervavac Vaccine a live vaccine?

No, Cervavac Vaccine is not a live vaccine. Cervavac Vaccine contains virus-like particles produced from the outer protein covering of the virus (capsid) of each HPV type using DNA recombinant technology (creating DNA sequences that would not otherwise be found in the gene pool). Cervavac Vaccines do not have any viral DNA and can neither cause an infection nor cancer....

Common and Known Side effects of Cervavac Vaccine

• Injection site reactions (pain
• swelling
• redness)
• Headache
• Fever
• Dizziness
• Nausea