The article highlights the significant role of HPV in causing various cancers, emphasizing the effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in reducing infections and consequently, cancer risk. The vaccine is recommended for individuals up to age 26, and in some cases, up to age 45.
Hepatitis B infection is identified as a leading cause of liver cancer globally. The article advises individuals to check their medical records for Hepatitis B vaccination status and consult their doctors for testing and vaccination if needed.
Yearly, almost 700,000 cancers worldwide are attributed to HPV, including cancers of the cervix, anus, genital areas, and head and neck. But thanks to the introduction of the HPV vaccine, the CDC estimates that the number of certain HPV infections has decreased by over 70 percent in women age 14-24 over the past two decades.
The HPV vaccine is recommended for everyone through age 26 and for some adults up to age 45.
Hepatitis B infections are the most common cause of liver cancer worldwide. Check your medical records to make sure you’ve already received the hepatitis B vaccine. When in doubt, ask your doctor to conduct a blood test to check for antibodies and get vaccinated if needed.
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