HPV vaccines not just for females, it is useful for males too! Prof Dr Juggal Kishore explains - Video
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Overview
The combination of HPV vaccination and cervical screening can provide the greatest protection against cervical cancer. Also, HPV vaccination reduces the risk of developing cancers caused by HPV at sites other than the cervix. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops recommendations regarding the HPV vaccination.
There are many questions that one has regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination - Who Should Get HPV Vaccine?, Who Should Not Get HPV Vaccine? , What Types of HPV Vaccines Are There?
Medical Dialogues team interacted with one of the esteemed health care professional, Prof Dr. Jugal Kishore, Director, Professor & Head of Community Medicine at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi , India
Dr Kishore addressed the following concerns-
1. A broad overview of the Role of HPV Vaccine and what disease conditions does it prevent?
2. At What age should the vaccine be administered?
2. Should it be taken by males/females/ children too?
3. Does the Govt Of India intend to include it in the universal immunization program?
4. What are the Potential adverse events of vaccine
5. What to do when adverse events occur and is there a system in India for tracking the adverse events?
Speakers
Dr. Nandita Mohan is a practicing pediatric dentist with more than 5 years of clinical work experience. Along with this, she is equally interested in keeping herself up to date about the latest developments in the field of medicine and dentistry which is the driving force for her to be in association with Medical Dialogues. She also has her name attached with many publications; both national and international. She has pursued her BDS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and later went to enter her dream specialty (MDS) in the Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry from Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences. Through all the years of experience, her core interest in learning something new has never stopped. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
Dr. Jugal Kishore, a medical educator and accomplished professional, showcases remarkable capacities and an impressive track record of contributing to the Social, Mental, and Environmental Health Movement in India. With a comprehensive education background, including degrees in MBBS (MAMC), MD (Community Medicine, AIIMS), PGCHFWM (NIHFW), PGDEE, MSc (Sustainable Development), and MSc (Mental Health), he has authored 30 books on public health, national programs, social reform, and rationality, in addition to publishing more than 290 research papers. Dr. Kishore is a founding member of Sabasva foundation and KISHORE Foundation, and his numerous recognitions include being elected as a Fellow of National Academy of Medical Sciences, International Medical Science Academy, Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine, Indian Society of Malaria and other communicable Diseases, and Indian Public Health Association. Joining his remarkable accomplishments, his mission is to promote the liberation of individuals through education and public health.