THE Rio’s State Secretariat of Health expands from this Monday (4), the age group of HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccination. The initiative is intended to reach adolescents and young adults who have not yet received the immunizer. THE It is to vaccinate, until December this year, 90% of the target audience: young people between 15 and 19 years old who have not yet been immunized, totaling about 520,000 people across the state. Previously, the immunizer was intended only for children and adolescents from 9 to 14 years. 
HPV is considered the most common sexually transmitted infection in the world. There are over 200 HPV types, some of them cause genital and more serious warts can cause cancer.
A recent study in England points out that vaccination can reduce cervical cancer rates by 87%. Prevention is allied to the use of condoms, which reduce the risk of contagion.
“Our focus is to protect adolescents and young adults who have not had the opportunity to get vaccinated at the recommended age. HPV is a silent threat, but the vaccine is safe, effective and free. We want to mobilize the entire health and education network to achieve as many people as possible,” says Secretary of State for Health, Claudia Mello.
Adults with immunosuppression, such as people living with HIV, Transplanted and individuals with other specific conditions, such as victims of sexual violence, can also receive the vaccine by SUS up to 45 years, as recommended by the Ministry of Health.
Understand the disease
Both men and women can be infected and transmit HPV. HPV is a common transmissible infection that can affect both sexes.
HPV in men:
Although men often have no visible symptoms of infection, they can transmit the virus to their sexual partners. THE HPV in men can cause genital warts and, in some cases, increase the risk of penile, anus and oropharynx cancer. Vaccination against HPV is recommended for boys and girls from 9 years of age to prevent infection and complications.
HPV prevention in men includes the use of condoms during sex and vaccination.
HPV in women
THE HPV in women can cause genital warts and increase the risk of cervical, vagina and vulva cancer.
HPV vaccination is recommended for girls and women, and preventive examination (Pap smear) is important to detect early injuries caused by the virus.
THE HPV prevention in women includes the use of condoms during sex, vaccination and regular preventive examination.
