Kaarthigeyan K
Department of Pediatrics, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol. 2012 Jan;33(1):7-12. doi: 10.4103/0971-5851.96961.
Cervical cancer, mainly caused by Human Papillomavirus infection, is the leading cancer in Indian women and the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Though there are several methods of prevention of cervical cancer, prevention by vaccination is emerging as the most effective option, with the availability of two vaccines. Several studies have been published examining the vaccine's efficacy, immunogenicity and safety. Questions and controversy remain regarding mandatory vaccination, need for booster doses and cost-effectiveness, particularly in the Indian context.
宫颈癌主要由人乳头瘤病毒感染引起，是印度女性中最主要的癌症，也是全球女性中第二常见的癌症。尽管有多种预防宫颈癌的方法，但随着两种疫苗的问世，通过接种疫苗进行预防正成为最有效的选择。已经发表了几项研究，探讨该疫苗的有效性、免疫原性和安全性。关于强制接种疫苗、是否需要加强剂量以及成本效益等问题仍存在疑问和争议，尤其是在印度的背景下。
