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From [Vivinavi] Ichihara

Human Papillomavirus （ HPV ） Get vaccinated against infection

The Human Papillomavirus （ HPV ） vaccine prevents infection with the human papillomavirus （ HPV ） that causes cervical cancer.
Every year in Japan, about 11,000 women get cervical cancer and about 2,900 die. Cervical cancer is a cancer that occurs at a relatively high rate in younger age groups.

There are three types of HPV vaccines （ bivalent, quadrivalent, and 9-valent ） that prevent 50-90% of cervical cancer causes. Routine vaccination is available for girls in the sixth grade of elementary school through the equivalent of the first grade of high school. In addition, for women born between April 2, 1997 and April 1, 2007, the city offers （ and ） catch-up vaccinations for those who missed the same vaccinations until the end of March 2025.
See the city website for details."
https://www.city.ichihara.chiba.jp/article?articleId=6023791fece4651c88c18947

  • Posted : 2023/11/16
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