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Welcome to MyVaccs Diseases. This page allows you to find quick,
concise information on certain travel related diseases. Please select
a disease from the list below.

Disease Info

Diseases	Human Papillomavirus
Anthrax Chicken Pox Cholera Diphtheria Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Human Papillomavirus Influenza Japanese Encephalitis B Lyme Disease Measles Meningococcal Infection Mumps Pertussis (whooping cough) Pneumococcal Infection Polio Rabies Rubella Smallpox Swine Flu Tetanus Tick-Borne Encephalitis Tuberculosis Typhoid Yellow Fever	The Disease Human papillomavirus (HPV) are a group of viruses that can be found throughout the world. Over 100 different types of the virus exist and of those about 20 types are known to cause cervical cancer in women. Human papillomavirus can infect other parts of the body in men and women and cause anal cancers, genital warts and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. HPV is commonly transmitted via skin –to –skin contact usually during sexual contact. Genital HPV can also spread in the absence of penetrative sex i.e. oral sex, and by non-sexual routes such as vertical transmission (Mother to baby). Genital HPV infections are common and are usually self-limiting. Persistent genital infection can cause pre cancerous lesions which if left untreated can go on to cause cervical cancer in women.
Distribution HPV is common worldwide. It is estimated that 80% of sexually active women will acquire HPV at some point in their life which remains asymptomatic. HPV is estimated to cause more than half a million cancers every year most of which affect women in developing countries.
Vaccination The HPV vaccination programme is currently being rolled out in parts of the UK and is aimed primarily at girls aged between 12-18 years. The vaccination is intended only for use in girls and young women to prevent diseases caused by HPV. A vaccination catch up programme for girls aged 14- 18 years will commence in early 2009.
Notes for Travellers Travel does not increase the risk of HPV. However it is important to note that condoms may not prevent the spread of the virus.
Related information Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

Diseases

Human Papillomavirus

The Disease

Human papillomavirus (HPV) are a group of viruses that can be found throughout the world. Over 100 different types of the virus exist and of those about 20 types are known to cause cervical cancer in women. Human papillomavirus can infect other parts of the body in men and women and cause anal cancers, genital warts and recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. HPV is commonly transmitted via skin –to –skin contact usually during sexual contact. Genital HPV can also spread in the absence of penetrative sex i.e. oral sex, and by non-sexual routes such as vertical transmission (Mother to baby). Genital HPV infections are common and are usually self-limiting. Persistent genital infection can cause pre cancerous lesions which if left untreated can go on to cause cervical cancer in women.

Distribution

HPV is common worldwide. It is estimated that 80% of sexually active women will acquire HPV at some point in their life which remains asymptomatic.
HPV is estimated to cause more than half a million cancers every year most of which affect women in developing countries.

Vaccination

The HPV vaccination programme is currently being rolled out in parts of the UK and is aimed primarily at girls aged between 12-18 years. The vaccination is intended only for use in girls and young women to prevent diseases caused by HPV. A vaccination catch up programme for girls aged 14- 18 years will commence in early 2009.

Notes for Travellers

Travel does not increase the risk of HPV. However it is important to note that condoms may not prevent the spread of the virus.

Related information

Always remember to check your personal circumstances and those of your family with a medical professional prior to vaccination and travel. MyVaccs is unable to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on these pages and is unable to provide detailed information on the risks/side effects of vaccinations. For further information please visit The World Health Organisation: www.who.int/en/ or the NHS: www.nhs.uk

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