Healthyfemales

Cervical Vaccination Protecting relationships is the very essence of woman hood, be it family or life itself. This protection is especially fierce when it comes to Cervical Cancer. Cervical Cancer is the No. 1 cause of cancer related deaths amongst women in India (more thatn breast cancer). Every year, India loses 74000 women to Cervical Cancer. What is Cervical Cancer? Cervical Cancer is a Cancer of the Cervix. The Cervix is located at the entrance of the uterus and prevents infections from reaching the uterus. How does one get Cervical Cancer? This is not hereditary. Cervical cancer is caused by infection with a virus – the Humar Papillomavirus(HPV) – which infects the Cervix. The virus is common and is transmitted through contact of the genital area. Preventing this infection Is now possible through Vaccination! Who is likely to get Cervical Cancer? Younger women are the highest risk of acquiring an HPV infection that might lead to Cervical Cancer in the futu