Preventive healthcare means taking precautions against diseases, like cancer or genital warts. Getting the right vaccines, like the HPV vaccine, early on sets up your child for a healthy life. Want to learn more, ask physicians of Trophy Club Family Medicine at their office's location in Trophy Club TX.
What are immunizations?
Immunizations fortify people against dangerous foreign agents by stimulating the body's immune system. Some examples of immunizations include:
- Influenza Vaccine (Adults and Children)
- Shingrix (Shingle vaccine)
- Pneumovax 23
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis
- HPV
HPV Vaccines are One of the Most Important Immunizations
HPV vaccines protect against certain types of Human papillomavirus, one of the most common STDs, which may lead to cancer or genital warts, as mentioned above. HPV causes cancers in the cervix, anus, vulva/vagina, penis, and/or throat.
The HPV vaccine is given in a series of shots depending on your age range:
- For people aged 15-45, the HPV vaccine is given in three separate shots. After the first shot, your Trophy Club TX doctor gives the second shot two months later, and the third shot four months after the second shot.
- For people aged 9-14, only two shots are required. The second shot is given six months after the first shot.
What are the reported and known side effects of HPV vaccines?
The benefits of HPV vaccination outweigh potential risks, even when you need to consider side effects. HPV vaccination can cause side effects, like other vaccines and medications. Most side effects are mild and include pain, redness, swelling where the shot was given, dizziness, fainting, nausea, and headaches.
Do you need to speak to a doctor?
HPV vaccinations are important, especially for younger patients. If you'd like to learn more about HPV vaccination, then be sure to contact physicians of Trophy Club Family Medicine at their office's location in Trophy Club TX by calling 817-430-9111.