There are several vaccines to prevent cervical cancer

There are three main types of vaccines to prevent cervical cancer: bivalent vaccine, quadrivalent vaccine and nine-valent vaccine.

1. Bivalent vaccine

The bivalent vaccine protects against infection with high-risk human papillomavirus types 16 and 18, which may cause cervical cancer. The bivalent vaccine is suitable for females aged 9-45 years old. It generally adopts a three-shot vaccination procedure, and the vaccination site is usually the deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Redness, swelling, and pain may occur after the vaccine is injected, but these usually subside on their own within a few days. The vaccine has high protective efficacy and can effectively reduce the probability of human papillomavirus type 16 and type 18 infection.

2. Quadrivalent vaccine

In addition to preventing human papillomavirus types 16 and 18, the quadrivalent vaccine can also prevent types 6 and 11 viruses. Human papillomavirus types 6 and 11 can cause genital warts. The applicable age range of the quadrivalent vaccine is 20-45 years old, and it also uses a three-shot vaccination schedule. In addition to protecting the female cervix from high-risk viruses, it can also reduce the occurrence of genital warts. Adverse reactions in most people after vaccination are mild, mainly manifested as discomfort at the injection site.

3. Nine-valent vaccine

The nine-valent vaccine is currently the vaccine that covers the most types of human papillomavirus and can prevent infection by nine types of viruses, including types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58. The nine-valent vaccine is suitable for women aged 16-26, and the vaccination procedure also requires three injections. It can prevent the occurrence of cancer in many parts of the body. In addition to cervical cancer, it can also reduce the risk of vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, anal cancer and other cancers.

It is recommended that women choose the appropriate cervical cancer vaccine for vaccination based on their age conditions and actual needs. Vaccination should be done at a regular medical institution and the body’s reaction should be observed after vaccination. Maintaining good hygiene habits, enhancing immunity, and conducting regular cervical cancer screenings can help prevent the disease in an all-round way. You should eat more foods rich in high-quality protein and vitamins, and exercise moderately to help enhance the body's resistance.