Cervavac Injection

About

Cervavac Injection is a prophylactic vaccine specifically developed to protect individuals against infections caused by certain high-risk types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a widespread sexually transmitted infection that is the primary cause of cervical cancer, as well as other anogenital cancers (e.g., anal, vaginal, vulvar) and oropharyngeal cancers, in addition to genital warts. The vaccine works by introducing virus-like particles (VLPs) that resemble the outer coat of the HPV virus but contain no viral DNA, thus they cannot cause infection. These VLPs stimulate the body's immune system to produce specific antibodies against the targeted HPV types, typically including HPV 16 and 18 (responsible for most cervical cancers) and often HPV 6 and 11 (responsible for most genital warts). Vaccination is a crucial public health intervention aimed at significantly reducing the global burden of HPV-related diseases and cancers.

Uses

• Prevention of cervical cancer.
• Prevention of pre-cancerous lesions of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anus.
• Prevention of genital warts.
• Protection against specific high-risk HPV types.

Directions For Use

Administered as an intramuscular injection, typically in the deltoid muscle.

Follow the recommended vaccination schedule (e.g., 2 or 3 doses) as advised by a healthcare professional.

Benefits

• Highly effective in preventing HPV infections.
• Significantly reduces the risk of cervical cancer.
• Protects against other HPV-related cancers.
• Prevents genital warts.
• Long-lasting immunity.
• Contributes to public health by reducing HPV prevalence.

Side Effects

• Pain, swelling, or redness at the injection site
• Headache
• Fever
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Muscle aches
• Joint pain
• Fainting (especially in adolescents)
• Hives or rash (rare)
• Lymphadenopathy (swollen glands)
• Allergic reactions (very rare, severe)

Safety Measures

• Alcohol - No specific interaction with alcohol. However, it's generally advisable to avoid excessive alcohol consumption around the time of vaccination.
• Pregnancy - Not recommended during pregnancy. Vaccination should be postponed until after pregnancy.
• Breastfeeding - Can be administered to breastfeeding women. Studies have not shown adverse effects on breastfed infants or milk production.
• Liver - No specific precautions or dose adjustments needed for patients with liver conditions.
• Kidney - No specific precautions or dose adjustments needed for patients with kidney conditions.
• Lung - No specific precautions or dose adjustments needed for patients with lung conditions.

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