HPV and TDap Vaccination

A couple days ago I went to the health center near in our area for my HPV (Human papillomavirus) and TDap (Tetanus diphtheria and pertussis) vaccination for my “Adjustment of Status” requirements, and I got one shot each. HPV catch-up vaccine is only for age 13-26 years old, it’s a little expensive but its worth for your future protection, it is advisable to every women age 13-26 years old. However, Tdap or tetanus is advisable to 6 years younger and older, tetanus causes painful muscle spasms all over the body, it can cause of tightening the jaw muscles so the victim can’t open his/her mouth or swallow, and tetanus can possibly kill people. Diphtheria also causes of thick covering in the back of the throat and can cause breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and death. However pertussis causes severe coughing spells, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. Td or Tdap vaccine is required because it protects against tetanus and diphtheria.

HPV or (Genital Human Papillomavirus) is a common sexual transmitted virus in North America and it says there are 20 million people are infected in United States, HPV can spread through sexual contact. Preventing HPV is very important as it can cause cervical cancer in women, HPV has no sign or symptoms and don’t go away on their own, in fact, it’s one of the causes of cancer deaths in women around the world. But the routine vaccination of HPV is recommended for girls 11-12 years of age and doctor may also give it to girls as young as 9 years old.