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Experts call: To get ahead of the papilloma vaccine by age 9

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is given today in Israel in the eighth grade, and in the United States the minimum age is 11. Experts call for it early because the data show that immunization rates improve the earlier you start.

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The human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause various cancers, including cervical cancer, is the most common venereal disease in the United States, and one of the most common worldwide. To reduce the chances of infection with the virus, it is recommended to complete all vaccines (the vaccine is given in two or three doses Therefore, before becoming sexually active, experts recommend vaccinating boys and girls at a young age. In Israel, for example, the vaccine is given as part of the Ministry of Health's vaccination program for eighth-grade students, while in the United States the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccines against HPV at age 11. -12.

A new position paper from the American Cancer Society (ACS) now calls for advancing the age of the vaccine even further and starting to vaccinate boys and girls as early as age 9. There is agreement among doctors that advancing the age of the vaccine will increase the rate of vaccinated children. In the document, the experts call on doctors to make sure that boys and girls complete two doses of the vaccine between the ages of 9-12, in order to reduce the cancer rates in the country.

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"Studies are beginning to indicate that more parents are likely to agree to vaccinate their children against HPV when vaccines are given at ages 9-10. The data show that young children are more likely to complete the vaccine series than children who are just starting to be vaccinated at 11 or 12," said Dr. Debbie Sasslow. , The main author of the updated position paper of the Cancer Society.The updated position paper further recommended that in cases where vaccination against the virus begins after the age of 15, it is recommended to complete 3 doses of it, for more effective results.

The experts mentioned in the position paper that even young people who have not completed all the necessary doses for full vaccination against the virus can complete the other doses and be vaccinated until the age of 26, but they stressed that the effectiveness of the vaccine decreases as they are obtained at a later age. "HPV vaccine is most effective when it can be the beginning of puberty, and its effectiveness decreases dramatically from the age of 18," explained Dr. Sasloao. According to her, the more will suffer side effects earlier, the immune response will be more powerful.

The revised guidelines of the American Cancer Society sweeping recommendation was omitted Vaccinate women and men even after age 26, arguing that "the likelihood that the vaccine will prevent most cancers after that age is low." The previous recommendation was replaced by a softer recommendation, which calls for 27-45 year olds to consult their doctor about the possibility of getting vaccinated.

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The HPV vaccine has been found to be effective in preventing various types of cancer, including cervical cancer, vaginal cancer, penile cancer and rectal cancer. "If we combine improved immunization rates, screening tests, and early detection and treatment of precancerous lesions in the cervix, we will have a historic opportunity to eradicate cervical cancer," Dr. Sasslow said.