What is the cervical cancer vaccine? When is the best time to get the cervical cancer vaccine?

Cervical cancer vaccine is the main clinical means to prevent cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is one of the common malignant tumors in gynecology, and its incidence rate ranks second only to breast cancer. Since cervical cancer is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, every sexually active woman is at risk of cervical cancer, which seriously threatens women's life safety. With the improvement of medical level, after the emergence of cervical cancer vaccine, many women want to get cervical cancer vaccine, but they lack sufficient understanding of cervical cancer vaccine. What is cervical cancer vaccine? Cervical cancer vaccine is HPV vaccine. Cervical cancer is a high-risk type of HPV caused by viral infection. HPV virus vaccine, that is, HPV vaccine, people can get HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. There are currently three common cervical cancer vaccines, namely bivalent vaccine, quadrivalent vaccine and nine-valent vaccine. What is the age range for cervical cancer vaccine? The age range for cervical cancer vaccine needs to be distinguished according to the type of cervical cancer vaccine. Different types of cervical cancer vaccines have different age ranges. Generally speaking, the nine-valent HPV vaccine is recommended for people aged 16-26; the four-valent HPV vaccine can be vaccinated before the age of 45. In addition, China generally recommends that people over 16 years old receive the cervical cancer vaccine, preferably before the start of sexual life. Can I get the cervical cancer vaccine during menstruation? There are no special regulations on whether the cervical cancer vaccine can be taken during menstruation. In fact, the HPV vaccine, like regular vaccines, mainly worries about allergies, discomfort, etc., which generally do not affect menstruation. It is generally not recommended to get the cervical cancer vaccine during pregnancy to avoid allergies or other conditions. In addition, it is not recommended to get the cervical cancer vaccine during breastfeeding. There are also many preventive measures after the cervical cancer vaccine is injected. Do not smoke or drink within one week after the injection, and eat light food in the diet to avoid the intake of spicy and irritating foods. Women who have received the cervical cancer vaccine should also pay attention to maintaining a good work and rest routine and adequate sleep, and regulating their emotions. In addition, do not take a bath within three days after the cervical cancer vaccine is injected to avoid wound infection and inflammation and protect personal hygiene.