Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) in the Philippines. HPV can cause genital and anal warts, cervical cancer, as well as other cancers including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus.
Aside from regular screening and safe sex practices, getting the HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent the diseases caused by HPV. HPV vaccination is recommended for both females and males.
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Society of the Philippines (PIDSP) and Philippine Foundation for Vaccination (PFV) recommend HPV vaccination for males 9-18 years of age for the prevention of anal and genital warts and anal cancer.
The Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (PSMID) recommends HPV vaccination for males 16-26 years of age for the prevention of genital warts and anal cancer.
Consult your doctor for more information on the recommended HPV vaccination schedule.
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References: https://www.makatimed.net.ph/blogs/7-most-common-sexually-transmitted-infections-in-the-philippines/. Accessed 28 July 2022 https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/stdfact-hpv.htm. Accessed 28 July 2022 http://www.pidsphil.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/CIS-2018.pdf. Accessed 28 July 2022 https://www.psmid.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CPG-ADULT-IMMUNIZATION-2018.pdf. Accessed 28 July 2022
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