Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will purchase 2500 cervical cancer vaccines
| In the first phase, the vaccine will be given to girls in class 9
Cervical Cancer Vaccine | PMC Health Department | 2500 cervical cancer vaccines will be purchased from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) Health Department. This vaccine is going to be given to the eighth and ninth class girls of municipal schools (PMC School). In the first phase, this vaccine will be given to ninth grade girls. This information was given by Dr. Rajesh Dighe PMC, Assistant Health Officer of Municipal Health Department. (Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)
In this regard, Dr. Dighe said that a tender process has recently been implemented for the purchase of vaccines from the Health Department. February 8 is the last date for submission of tenders. The vaccine will be taken through this for two years. After purchasing the vaccine, this vaccination will be given to the girls in class VIII and IX of Pune Municipal School. In the first phase, the girls of Class IX and then Class VIII will also be vaccinated. Dr Dighe said that the vaccination will be done in the last week of March or the first week of April. (Pune PMC News)
What is cervical cancer?
Basically, cervical cancer is a cancer found in women. In the beginning, there are no symptoms of this cancer. But, gradually there are symptoms like white discharge from the body, bad smell from the vagina, bleeding after sexual intercourse. Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women. This cancer starts on the surface of the uterus, the lowest part of the uterus, so it is called cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is mainly of two types. The first is squamous cell carcinoma and the second is adenocarcinoma.
What are the symptoms of cervical cancer?
Irregular menstrual periods
weight loss
Discharge of white matter from the uterus
Frequent urination
Heartburn
Diarrhea problems
Loss of appetite or feeling full when eating
Feeling very tired
Severe abdominal pain or swelling
Often a slight fever and feeling lethargic
Bleeding after intercourse
Heavy bleeding during menstruation
What exactly causes cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer is caused by the spread of HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) in the body. Apart from that genetics is also a major reason for this. Also, studies have found that cervical cancer can also be caused by family history. Also, the nicotine in cigarettes can cause this cancer.
How to Take care?
If you want to protect yourself from cervical cancer, the most important thing is to take proper care of your body. Keeping the body clean.
Conduct regular tests related to this disease
Excessive smoking can also cause cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is caused by several types of HPV.
Having safe sex can reduce the risk of cervical cancer.
