Cervical cancer

Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are considered the main cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine protects against infection with many types of these viruses, which are usually transmitted through sexual contact. The vaccine can reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer by up to 90 per cent. It also significantly reduces the risk of other HPV-related cancers. In this article, you will find out everything about how the HPV vaccine works, how much it costs and why it is so important.