Vaccination does not replace screening testing. Even if a person is vaccinated, it is important to have regular Pap tests because the vaccine does not provide protection against all types of HPV. Vaccination prevents infection with the main types of HPV that can cause cancer, and cytological screening detects early cell changes caused by other…

HPV vaccination: reduces the risk of cervical cancer; prevents infections that cause genital warts; offers protection against other types of cancer associated with HPV infection (vagina, vulva, anus, oropharynx); contributes to reducing the circulation of the virus in the population. Current vaccines can prevent between 70% and 90% of cervical cancer cases, depending on the…

The HPV vaccine is safe and well tolerated. Adverse reactions are usually mild and transient, being mainly local, such as pain, redness or slight swelling at the injection site. Vaccinated individuals are monitored for 30 minutes after administration. The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women, but can be safely administered to breastfeeding women. Vaccination…

Vaccination is organized by the family doctor and is carried out in authorized public and private medical and health institutions. In public institutions, the vaccine is offered free of charge to eligible individuals. In private institutions, vaccination is carried out for a fee. The vaccine can be administered on the same day as other vaccines…

HPV vaccination is included in the National Immunization Program and is provided free of charge to girls and boys aged 9 to 14 years inclusive. For children 9–14 years old: administered a single dose of vaccine. For girls aged 15 to 26: two doses, administered at an interval of 6 months. For immunocompromised or HIV-infected…

The vaccine causes the body to produce antibodies that prevent infection with the Human Papillomavirus. It does not contain live virus and cannot cause the disease. It contains virus-like particles that induce a protective immune response. Several HPV vaccines are authorized internationally, with proven efficacy in preventing infection with HPV strains with high oncogenic potential,…

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a very common virus, transmitted through direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes of an infected person, most commonly during sexual contact. HPV is not transmitted through hugging, sharing eating utensils, towels or public restrooms. Most sexually active people will become infected at some point, but in most cases the…

The vaccine is most effective when given before sexual activity begins. Vaccinating children and adolescents prevents infection with the types of HPV that can cause cancer and genital warts. Vaccination is free in the Republic of Moldova and is part of the National Immunization Program coordinated by the Ministry of Health and implemented by the…