HPV Vaccination

HPV Vaccination - What you need to know?



Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that occurs

in the cells of the cervix — the lower part of the uterus

that connects to the vagina.



Various strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV),

a sexually transmitted infection, play a role in causing most cervical cancer.



When exposed to HPV, a woman's immune system typically prevents the virus from doing harm.

In a small group of women, however, the virus survives for years, contributing to the process that

causes some cells on the surface of the cervix to become cancer cells.

One out of 4 women who die of cervical cancer is from India.

every seven minutes one woman dies of cervical cancer in India.

Cervical cancer kills roughly 60000 Indian women annually.

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been detected in 99.7% of all cases of Cervical Cancer worldwide.



The HPV vaccine is made from tiny proteins,

When the vaccine is given, the body makes antibodies

in response to the protein to clear it from the body.

If a person is then exposed to the real virus,

the same antibodies can prevent it from

entering the cells of the body and creating an infection (immunity).

quadrivalent vaccine - for four strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) -- HPV-6, 11, 16, and 18.



Bivalent vaccine - for human papillomavirus (HPV) -- HPV-16, and 18.

The best way to get information about HPV vaccination is by visiting a gynaecologist.

HPV types 16 and 18 are responsible for82%of cervical cancers in India.

Do males need HPV vaccine?

The HPV vaccine is safe and effective. It can protect men against warts and certain cancers caused by HPV.

An Age limit for HPV vaccination?

The best time is between

9-13 years of age before they become sexually active.

HPV vaccination is recommended for all sexually active adults.

It can be given until age 45.

Vaccines against hpv are successful at preventing the development of those viruses.



Who should not get the HPV vaccine?

people with the allergy and it is not recommended for pregnant women.



vaccinated women will still need regular cervical cancer screening

because the vaccine protects against most but not all HPV types that cause cervical cancer.



Cervical cancer, mainly caused by Human Papillomavirus infection,

is the leading cancer in Indian women and the second most common cancer in women worldwide.

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Biopsies - Overview

A biopsy is the only sure way to diagnosis most cancers.

When a nodule is detected, imaging tests may be 

performed to help determine if it is benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).



Using imaging guidance, the physician will insert the needle through the skin, 

advance it to the site of the nodule and remove samples of tissue. 

Several specimens may be needed for complete analysis.

After the sampling, the needle will be removed.



After the tissue is collected, it is sent to a laboratory for analysis. 

A pathologist will examine the biopsy tissue under a microscope. 

A full report from the pathologist will be sent to your doctor in a few days.

The results can take anywhere from 4 to 7 days.



There are several different kinds of biopsies. Your doctor will choose the type to use based 

on your condition and the area of your body that needs closer review.



bone marrow biopsy

If your doctor suspects that there are problems with your blood like leukemia, anemia, infection, or lymphoma..

you may undergo a bone marrow biopsy.Bone marrow is most easily accessed using a long needle inserted into your hipbone. 

Endoscopic biopsies

Endoscopic biopsies are used to reach tissue inside the body in order to gather samples from places like the bladder, colon, or lung.

The endoscope can be inserted through a small incision in your body, or through any opening in the body, 

including the mouth, nose, rectum, or urethra. 

skin biopsy

your skin which is suspicious for a certain condition,your doctor may perform or order a biopsy of the involved area of skin. 

Surgical biopsy

Surgical biopsy--a surgeon may need to get a specimen using a laparoscope or by making a traditional incision.



While a biopsy may sound scary, it’s important to remember that most are entirely pain-free and low-risk procedures. 

Psoriasis - Causes,Symptoms,Treatment and how to control

Psoriasis

Causes of Psoriasis

When you have psoriasis, your immune system is overactive. This creates inflammation inside the body, 

which is a cause of the symptoms you see on the skin. 

More healthy cells are produced than normal. Those excess cells get pushed to the surface 

of your skin too quickly. Normally, it takes about a month for your skin cells to 

cycle through your body. With psoriasis, it takes days.Your body simply can’t shed 

skin cells that quickly, so the cells build up on the surface of your skin. 

The thick, red patches you see on your skin (called plaques) are actually a buildup of excess skin cells.

Symptoms

whitish-silver scales or plaques on the red patches

Red, raised, inflamed patches of skin

dry skin that may crack and bleed

soreness around patches

itching and burning sensations around patches

thick, pitted nails

painful, swollen joints

Psoriasis isn’t contagious. You can’t pass the skin condition from one person to another. 

Touching a psoriatic lesion on another person won’t cause you to develop the condition.

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) : Purpose, Procedure

Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG) : Purpose, Procedure 



Coronary heart disease can lead to a heart attack. 

It can cause a blood clot to form and cut off blood flow. 

Bypass surgery can give your ticker a big health boost.



Bypass surgery treats symptoms of coronary heart disease. 

You may feel things like:



Chest pain, which is known as angina

Irregular heartbeat

Shortness of breath



Bypass surgery

A surgeon removes a blood vessel, called a graft, 

from another part of your body, like your chest, leg, or arm.

 He attaches one end of it to your aorta, 

a large artery that comes out of your heart. 

Then, he attaches the other end to an artery below the blockage.

Malaria - Causes, Symptoms and how to prevent

Malaria   Causes,Symptoms and how to prevent



     Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes. 



Mosquito transmission cycle

1.A mosquito becomes infected by feeding on a person who has malaria.

2.If you're the next person this mosquito bites, it can transmit malaria parasites to you.

3.The parasites then travel to your liver — where some types can lie dormant for as long as a year.

4.When the parasites mature, they leave the liver and infect your red blood cells. 

This is when people typically develop malaria symptoms.

Symptoms

Moderate to severe shaking chills

High fever

Sweating

Other signs and symptoms may include:

Headache

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Reducing exposure to mosquitoes

Spraying your home.

Sleeping under a net.

Swine Fly - Reasons, Symptoms,Treatment,How to prevent

Swine flu

 

H1N1 swine flu are like regular flu symptoms and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue.

Many people with swine flu have had diarrhea and vomiting.



How to reduce the spread of infection?

If a person is infected, it is important they follow these rules to prevent any further spread:



Limit contact with other people.

When coughing or sneezing cover the mouth with a tissue. If there is no tissue available, cover the mouth and nose.

Wash the hands and face regularly.

Keep all surfaces that are touched clean.

Follow all doctors' instructions.

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Dengue fever --  Causes,Symptoms and how to prevent



Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.



Symptoms of Dengue Fever

Sudden, high fever

Severe headaches

Pain behind the eyes

Severe joint and muscle pain

Fatigue

Nausea

Vomiting

Skin rash, which appears two to five days after the onset of fever

Mild bleeding (such a nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easy bruising)



Preventing Dengue Fever

There is no vaccine to prevent dengue fever. The best way to prevent the disease

is to prevent bites by infected mosquitoes,

particularly if you are living in or traveling to a tropical area.

This involves protecting yourself and making efforts to keep the mosquito population down.