CERVICAL CANCER PREVENTION
Cervical cancer vaccination is Medisave claimable for females 26 years old and younger.
Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cervical cancer is the 10th most common cancer in women in Singapore.
Studies show that almost all cases of cervical cancer are associated with human papillomavirus infection.
Human papillomavirus infection is an infection by human papillomavirus(HPV).
HPV infection can cause warts and precancerous lesions.
60% and 90% of all cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus and throat are linked to HPV infection.
There are cervical cancer vaccinations available in Singapore.
Cervical cancer vaccination is Medisave claimable for females 26 years old and younger, so make your appointment for vaccination today.
Studies show that almost all cases of cervical cancer are associated with human papillomavirus infection.
Human papillomavirus infection is an infection by human papillomavirus(HPV).
HPV infection can cause warts and precancerous lesions.
60% and 90% of all cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, anus and throat are linked to HPV infection.
There are cervical cancer vaccinations available in Singapore.
Cervical cancer vaccination is Medisave claimable for females 26 years old and younger, so make your appointment for vaccination today.
How do we contract Cervical Cancer?
More than 40 types of HPV are spread
sexually by skin-to-skin contact, most commonly through vaginal and anal sex.
Risk factors for HPV infections include:
Risk factors for HPV infections include:
- Early age of first sexual exposure
- Multiple partners
- Smoking
- Poor immune function, including immunosuppression
Cervical Cancer Prevention
The aim of all vaccinations is to prevent infection. Therefore, vaccination is best given before a person becomes sexually active. However, it is still relevant if you are already sexually active.
It has been shown that cervical cancer vaccination has reduced the number of new cases of cervical cancer each year.
Singapore guidelines recommend vaccination for females between 6 – 26 years of age.
Vaccinations available:
All vaccines are given as a three-dose regimen over 6 months.
There are minimal side effects associated with these vaccines.
Cervical cancer vaccination is Medisave claimable for females 26 years old and younger.
Cross Street Medical offers all cervical cancer vaccinations. Speak to our doctors about what you may need. Female doctors are available by appointment.
It has been shown that cervical cancer vaccination has reduced the number of new cases of cervical cancer each year.
Singapore guidelines recommend vaccination for females between 6 – 26 years of age.
Vaccinations available:
- Cervarix
- Gardasil
- Gardasil 9
All vaccines are given as a three-dose regimen over 6 months.
There are minimal side effects associated with these vaccines.
Cervical cancer vaccination is Medisave claimable for females 26 years old and younger.
Cross Street Medical offers all cervical cancer vaccinations. Speak to our doctors about what you may need. Female doctors are available by appointment.