{"id":15407,"date":"2025-05-26T19:37:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T19:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/introlab.net\/hpv-vakcina-stiti-od-karcinoma-ali-sta-ako-je-niste-primili\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T20:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T20:09:12","slug":"the-hpv-vaccine-protects-against-cancer-but-what-if-you-didnt-get-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-introlab.dev-digitaldot.com\/en\/the-hpv-vaccine-protects-against-cancer-but-what-if-you-didnt-get-it\/","title":{"rendered":"The HPV Vaccine Protects Against Cancer \u2013 But What If You Didn\u2019t Get It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

HPV is one of the most common viruses today – so widespread that most sexually active people are expected to come into contact with it at some point. In most cases, the infection goes unnoticed and causes no symptoms.<\/em> However, certain strains, especially HPV 16 and 18, can remain in the body for years and lead to serious health issues<\/strong>, including cancer. Statistics show that over 80% of people carry some form of HPV, often without knowing it. The HPV vaccine significantly reduces the risk of infection with the most dangerous strains.<\/em> But if you didn\u2019t get vaccinated, your chances of already carrying the virus, without knowing it, are much higher. That\u2019s why early testing is a key step in prevention.
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What Is HPV and Why Is It Dangerous<\/h2>\n

HPV (human papillomavirus) is a group of viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes.<\/em> More than 200 types have been identified<\/strong>, around 40 of which are transmitted through sexual contact.<\/strong> Most infections clear up on their own, but certain strains can lead to serious health problems.<\/p>\n

How Does HPV Spread?<\/h3>\n

HPV is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) most commonly spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex<\/strong> via direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes. The virus can also be transmitted without penetration, through intimate contact with an infected area.<\/em> While condoms can reduce the risk, they do not provide full protection because HPV can infect areas of the skin not covered by a condom.<\/p>\n

The main concern is that HPV usually causes no symptoms<\/strong>\u2014not even when high-risk strains are present. As a result, many people only discover they\u2019re infected after serious complications have developed.<\/p>\n

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The HPV vaccine provides protection against the most dangerous strains of the virus and significantly reduces the risk of cancer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HPV Vaccine \u2013 Protection Against High-Risk Strains<\/h2>\n

The HPV vaccine is the most effective preventive measure against high-risk strains of the virus,<\/em> particularly HPV 16 and 18, which are the leading causes of cervical cancer and other HPV-related malignancies.<\/p>\n

It is recommended for girls and boys between the ages of 9 and 14<\/strong>, before their first sexual activity. However, older individuals who haven\u2019t been exposed to all strains of the virus can also benefit.<\/em><\/p>\n

The benefits of vaccination include:<\/p>\n