Cervical Cancer Vaccine Precautions and Side Effects
Disease description:
Nowadays, many women choose to receive the cervical cancer vaccine to prevent this disease. I would like to ask the doctor: what are the precautions and side effects of the cervical cancer vaccine?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Precautions for the Cervical Cancer Vaccine:
1. Age and Vaccine Selection: Choose the appropriate vaccine type (e.g., bivalent, quadrivalent, or nonavalent) according to your age.
2. Monitoring for Adverse Reactions: After vaccination, monitor for any adverse reactions. Seek prompt medical attention if you experience severe discomfort.
3. Contraception and Pregnancy: Avoid pregnancy during the vaccination period. If you become pregnant, vaccination should be postponed.
4. Regular Screening: Regular cervical smear tests (Pap smears) are still required even after vaccination.
Side Effects:
1. Local Pain: Pain or discomfort at the injection site may occur. This is the most common side effect.
2. Fever: Some individuals may experience mild fever, which is a normal immune response.
3. Other Discomfort: Symptoms such as headache, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting may occur, but these are generally mild and temporary.
